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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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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Published on January 27th, 2018
I would recommend using a flea comb prior to treatment - it would not be recommended to treat for fleas unless they are affected. It is important to always use the correct dose and formulation - your vets office can advise on available products suitable for their size and weight - do not use products not licensed for rabbits without a prescription and dosage from your vet. Rabbits can be treated carefully with diatomaceous earth, imidacloprid (advanatge), ivermectin or selamectin (stronghold) products but should never be treated with fipronil (frontline), pyrethrin products should be used with extreme caution.
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Published on September 19th, 2018
Thoroughly comb your bunny’s fur with a flea comb, and dip the comb in warm sudsy water to drown the fleas. Rinse the comb with water before using it again on your rabbit. This will work if your rabbit only has a few fleas. Should he have a lot of fleas then you can use topical solutions such as Advantage®, or Revolution® on advice by your veterinarian (the vet will also give you a dosage for your rabbit). DO NOT USE FRONTLINE, it can kill your rabbit.
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