It’s that time of year. 🪰If you see these white/ yellow things on a wild animal, it is in trouble and needs immediate help!
These are fly eggs (also know as “fly strike”) and will hatch in less than 24 hours. Once they do, fly larva (aka maggots) will wreak havoc on the poor animal they are attached to.
Many people believe they maggots only eat dead tissue so they can’t hurt animals - which isn’t entirely true. These larva cause damage to surrounding healthy tissue as they feast on dead tissue. This damage causes healthy tissue to die and then be eaten.
Flies often lay their eggs on animals they sense to be dying, so their larva can feast on it. They each lay about 150 eggs at a time, so it doesn’t take long for freshly hatched larva to cause severe damage to the host.
If you see these on an animal, don’t wait to call someone. They need help IMMEDIATELY. Please call your local wildlife rehabilitator ASAP. They can be combed off gently with a flea comb and soapy water if you are not able to reach anyone.
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Mr. Wishbone wasn’t feeling well this morning, so we got him in to see Dr. Thomas. His temperature is very low, he’s gassy, and there are a few small bladder stones in the x-rays.
He’s had fluids, pain meds, and an antibiotic at the vet, and they are keeping him warm. Fingers crossed he perks back up and we can bring him home tonight. 🤞😭❤️🐹
Update: Wishbone is home for the night. He’s still feeling pretty low, but his temperature is moving back up. We’ll keep up with the meds and syringe feed him as he allows. Please send him some good wishes. 💓 ... See MoreSee Less
Tuesday vet day. Softy and Rex had their rechecks. 🦷 Softy’s teeth look okay right now and he is up in weight. Recheck in 6 weeks.
Rex had his staples removed from his neuter surgery two weeks ago. His teeth are still a little odd looking (long lower incisors, narrow lower jaw) so we’ll recheck again in 2 weeks and see if they are wearing properly. 🩺❤️🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
It’s that time of year. 🪰If you see these white/ yellow things on a wild animal, it is in trouble and needs immediate help!
These are fly eggs (also know as “fly strike”) and will hatch in less than 24 hours. Once they do, fly larva (aka maggots) will wreak havoc on the poor animal they are attached to.
Many people believe they maggots only eat dead tissue so they can’t hurt animals - which isn’t entirely true. These larva cause damage to surrounding healthy tissue as they feast on dead tissue. This damage causes healthy tissue to die and then be eaten.
Flies often lay their eggs on animals they sense to be dying, so their larva can feast on it. They each lay about 150 eggs at a time, so it doesn’t take long for freshly hatched larva to cause severe damage to the host.
If you see these on an animal, don’t wait to call someone. They need help IMMEDIATELY. Please call your local wildlife rehabilitator ASAP. They can be combed off gently with a flea comb and soapy water if you are not able to reach anyone.
Let’s spread the word to prevent as much suffering as possible. Knowledge is power and the more we know the more we can help. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mr. Wishbone wasn’t feeling well this morning, so we got him in to see Dr. Thomas. His temperature is very low, he’s gassy, and there are a few small bladder stones in the x-rays.
He’s had fluids, pain meds, and an antibiotic at the vet, and they are keeping him warm. Fingers crossed he perks back up and we can bring him home tonight. 🤞😭❤️🐹
Update: Wishbone is home for the night. He’s still feeling pretty low, but his temperature is moving back up. We’ll keep up with the meds and syringe feed him as he allows. Please send him some good wishes. 💓 ... See MoreSee Less
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I hope so much you feel better soon Mr Wishbone
Poor Rex. I took out his favorite bed to wash it. 😱 He hid under the hay from the new bed all day.
He’s a sensitive little character. Run time will make it all better. 💜🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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awwww little Rex.
Aww, he’s so sweet
Run time for Biscuit, Butters and Softy. They take turns saying hello to Rex. 🧡🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Aren’t they all having good fun
Tuesday vet day. Softy and Rex had their rechecks. 🦷 Softy’s teeth look okay right now and he is up in weight. Recheck in 6 weeks.
Rex had his staples removed from his neuter surgery two weeks ago. His teeth are still a little odd looking (long lower incisors, narrow lower jaw) so we’ll recheck again in 2 weeks and see if they are wearing properly. 🩺❤️🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful care for beautiful little furries
Gabby. She has as much to say as ever. She’s especially talky when she anticipates a good lap nap. 💤🐈❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Aw, isn’t she beautiful
A big thank you to an anonymous donor for the gift of fresh cilantro and blue dandelion! 🌱🐹🐰 The pigs and buns love it! ... See MoreSee Less
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That’s wonderful
Good news! 🥳 Sweet Mr. Softy is lonely no more! Biscuit and Butters have joined him to make a lovely little family. ❤️🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Love this! ❤️
That’s great news! Happy little furries
Tomi is feeling maternal this Mother’s Day. 💕🪿 ... See MoreSee Less
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Aw, beautiful
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