If your pet is suffering from fleas, the safest and most effective product for rabbits over 8 weeks of age is Advantage® II, a topical medication containing imidacloprid. You can purchase this medication from your veterinarian, a local pet store, or online.
Can I use Advantage for cats on my rabbit?
Advantage II Large Cat / Rabbit kills 98-100% of the existing fleas on cats and pet rabbits within 1 day after treatment . Protection against further flea infestation can last up to 4 weeks on cats and up to 8 days on pet rabbits.
Can Advantage Multi be used on rabbits?
Imidacloprid (Advantage®: Bayer), a topical adulticide, has been shown to be safe and effective in flea control in rabbits , and is licensed for this purpose in the United Kingdom.
What flea products are safe for rabbits?
Thoroughly comb your bunny’s fur, and dip the comb in warm soapy water or alcohol to drown the fleas. Be sure to rinse the comb before applying it to your bunny again. In more severe cases, you can implement a rabbit-safe topical solution, which includes Advantage®, Revolution® (Stronghold® in Europe), or Program® .
Is revolution better than Advantage?
Revolution appears to be the best product in terms of providing more cover against a variety of parasites . It can also be used from a slightly younger age (6 weeks in puppies) than Advantage II and is safe to use in lactating and pregnant animals.
Can you use Revolution Plus on rabbits?
Revolution is a pour-on insecticide, originally for cats and dogs, that has now been approved for rabbits . It is very safe and effective in rabbits from 8 weeks of age and is active against fur mites, ear mites, sarcoptes mites as well as fleas.
Is Advantage or Revolution better for rabbits?
Advantage was reformulated and is now labled as Advantage II. This new formulation has treatment for other parasites in addition to fleas. Although still generally safe for rabbits, some rabbits have shown more sensitivity to this new formula. Revolution, available only by prescription, treats fleas and mites safely .
How long does advantage take to work on rabbits?
Advantage stops fleas biting within 3 to 5 minutes and kills both adult fleas and larvae within 20 minutes. Fleas are not required to bite the animal to receive a lethal dose.
Can fleas live on rabbits?
When dealing with fleas, patience, determination and the proper flea control and treatment is vital. Fleas are parasites who survive by ingesting the blood of warm-blooded mammals, such as humans, cats, dogs, and rabbits . Any host carrying fleas is itchy and miserable.
Can I put a flea collar on a rabbit?
These medications can cause adverse reactions or even death in rabbits. Never use a flea collar (or any collar) on your rabbit . Your rabbit will chew the collar, which contains toxic chemicals, and could get a paw tangled in the collar and get injured. Do not bathe your rabbit.
How can I keep fleas off my rabbit?
Treat the House to Prevent Fleas From Infesting Your Rabbit
You should pick up any and all bedding that pets have contact with and wash it all on a weekly basis .
Can you use Advantage 2 for ferrets on rabbits?
Advantage II Small Cat / Rabbit / Ferret kills 98-100% of the existing fleas on cats, pet rabbits and pet ferrets within 1 day after treatment . Protection against further flea infestation can last up to 4 weeks on cats and pet ferrets and up to 8 days on pet rabbits.
Can I use Advantage and Revolution at the same time?
Here are some examples of common medications that should never be combined: Frontline Plus should not be combined with Advantage II; Advantage Multi should not be combined with Revolution ; with the exception of Capstar or the Preventic collar, Advantage Multi should not be combined other medications.
Are Advantage and Revolution the same thing?
Revolution stops the development of flea eggs and larvae, putting an end to the flea life cycle. It also controls and treats ear mites and sarcoptic mange and kills American dog ticks. In contrast, Advantage II kills flea eggs and larvae and treats lice.
Is Frontline or Advantage better?
Frontline Plus is slightly less expensive than Advantage II and protects both against fleas (in their various stages) and ticks (whereas Advantage only treats fleas and is more costly).
Which revolution do you use on rabbits?
WE MUST USE THE CATS Revolution® , which has a concentration of 60 mg/ml, for small mammals entering the shelter like rodents, guinea pigs and rabbits.
Do I need to flea my rabbit?
Vets do not recommend routine treatment against fleas as it is quite uncommon . In households with cats and dogs, keeping their flea protection up to date should provide protection for your rabbits too. If you do see signs of fleas in your rabbit, your vet can recommend rabbit-safe treatment which is easily applied.
How do you give Revolution to rabbits?
Is Advantage flea treatment prescription only?
Advantage is now available without prescription for the prevention and treatment of fleas in cats and dogs and the treatment of fleas in rabbits. Advantage should be applied once a month and is easy to use: you simply apply a pre-measured dose from an easy-to-use applicator tube.
What’s in Advantage flea treatment?
Advantage is a topical solution that can be applied to either your dog or cat’s skin once per month for flea prevention, and it contains the active ingredient imidacloprid . Advantix is also a topical solution for the treatment and prevention of fleas, ticks, biting flies, mosquitoes, and lice on dogs only.
Is advantage the best flea treatment?
Advantage is your best choice if fleas are your primary concern, you want to kill fleas without having them bite your pet first, and/or your pet is protected against heartworm and gastrointestinal worms using other treatments. In dogs and cats, Advantage protects against fleas; it also protects against lice in dogs.
