Aroma Pets

Rabbits

In the wild, rabbits run about in clean fields and woods, but in captivity they often have to put up with urine-soaked straw under their feet in confined living quarters. It really is only fair to ensure that their cages are kept clean and fresh. Urine and faeces that are allowed to rot cause bacteria and all their attendant problems, so clean your rabbits out regularly and put the hay up off the floor, where it can be taken as feed. Dried herbs on the bottom of the cage stop maggots from breeding.

Flies spread myxomatosis, a man-made disease that was devised to control the wild rabbit population. This is another reason to prevent flies and maggots in the cage. 

Sniffels and colds affect rabbits. Use eucalyptus, peppermint or tea tree on their fur - chest and back. Also wash the cage out in water that has had tea tree or eucalyptus added - this will also put an end to the fleas.

Canker can affect rabbits in the same way as cats and dogs. Apply to the affected ear a little olive oil to which 1 drop of lavender has been added, Tea tree can also be used and helps to prevent any infection from the scratching.

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: V.A.Worwood