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What's a safe, affordable flea treatment for sensitive skin rabbits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 10 lbs

Since rabbits have sensitive skin What are some different types of flea remedies i can use instead of buying an expensive treatment due to budget problems? Can I use dawn soap or can i dio his flea comb lightly in alcohol an run it through his fur if i wipe him immediately after with water?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2019

No you can't use any of the things you have suggested, this won't solve a flea problem. there is no natural/home remedies alternative to flea treatment, none of the ones you will find suggested will work. a cheap and effective flea treatment i recommend for rabbits is Advantage spot on.

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