Things You'll Need
- Insect powder
- Flea comb
- Topical flea treatment
- Bowl
- Water
- Alcohol
Instructions
Insect Powders
Purchase an insect powder that contains 5-percent carbaryl insecticide. A commonly known brand is Sevin dust. Refrain from purchasing items that contain ingredients poisonous to bunnies such as pennyroyal, peppermint, eucalyptus or other strong herbs.
Dust your bunny with the powder and work it through the fur all the way down to your bunny's skin.
Repeat the dusting process every few days until the bugs are gone.
Using a Flea Comb
Purchase a flea comb from your local pet store.
Comb through all of your bunny's fur. Pay particular attention to the areas around the ears and legs. Extract as many of the bugs as you can.
Repeat the combing process daily until the bugs are gone.
Kill any extracted bugs by squashing them or drowning them in a bowl of water or alcohol.
Using a Topical Flea Treatment
Purchase a topical treatment such as Advantage or Frontline. Be sure to avoid any brands that contain permythrin because this can be toxic for bunnies.
Read the directions carefully.
Apply the recommended dose to the neck of your bunny.
Reapply the topical treatment on a monthly basis, if necessary.