Well if you've been in the rabbit world for very long at all you have probably heard about the use of Apple Cider Vinegar for your rabbits. Many put it in the water. I have tried this and my rabbits refuse to drink the water. I have tried several different times until I finally concluded this just won't work for me.
However, I decided to use it as a preventative and general cleanse in our barn. I figured what could it hurt. So once a month I mix water and vinegar into a spray bottle. And also another into a dish. I spray coats down lightly and massage it in. I have heard that ACV is a deterrent for those nasty mites. Being that I let my rabbits play in the yard, where lots of mite carrying birds play, I figured this was worth a try. I also wipe down the genital area which is also an opportunity for a general health check up for your rabbit. I'm not saying this is a for sure thing, but I must say I have gone a couple years with no vent.
I have read several posts where people advise it could hurt the rabbits skin. I would never put straight vinegar on our rabbits, I dilute it , 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar. I also only use Braggs Organic Raw vinegar. I feel the ones that are heavily processed kind of lose their value.
I also treat our herd twice yearly with Ivermectin as a preventative for mites and worms. We have been fortunate enough not to have any side effects with our routine.
I felt perhaps I would share, in the event anyone is struggling with any of the above issues. ACV is also a great cleaner to wipe down cages.
However, I decided to use it as a preventative and general cleanse in our barn. I figured what could it hurt. So once a month I mix water and vinegar into a spray bottle. And also another into a dish. I spray coats down lightly and massage it in. I have heard that ACV is a deterrent for those nasty mites. Being that I let my rabbits play in the yard, where lots of mite carrying birds play, I figured this was worth a try. I also wipe down the genital area which is also an opportunity for a general health check up for your rabbit. I'm not saying this is a for sure thing, but I must say I have gone a couple years with no vent.
I have read several posts where people advise it could hurt the rabbits skin. I would never put straight vinegar on our rabbits, I dilute it , 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar. I also only use Braggs Organic Raw vinegar. I feel the ones that are heavily processed kind of lose their value.
I also treat our herd twice yearly with Ivermectin as a preventative for mites and worms. We have been fortunate enough not to have any side effects with our routine.
I felt perhaps I would share, in the event anyone is struggling with any of the above issues. ACV is also a great cleaner to wipe down cages.
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