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Understanding Fly Strike in Rabbits: Prevention and Urgent Care
What is Fly Strike in Rabbits? Fly strike, also known as myiasis, is a serious and often life-threatening condition that affects rabbits, especially during the warmer months in Australia. It occurs when flies—commonly the green bottle fly—lay their eggs on the rabbit’s skin, usually around the rear end or any area soiled with urine or faeces. The eggs hatch into maggots within hours, and these maggots can burrow into the rabbit’s flesh, causing severe pain, infection, and eve
Loz
Jan 313 min read
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