Flystrike is a devastating and often fatal condition where flies lay eggs on rabbits, hatching into maggots that consume living tissue. Prevention is far more effective than treatment.
Flystrike causes extreme suffering — affected rabbits experience intense pain as maggots consume living tissue. Many die before owners notice symptoms. The condition is especially cruel because it is largely preventable through vigilant husbandry. Even with prompt veterinary treatment, survival is not guaranteed, and the experience is deeply traumatic for the animal.