Flystrike, or ‘myiasis’, is a very serious condition that can affect rabbits (but also other species) particularly in the warmer months. It is caused by flies laying their eggs on the rabbit’s fur, mostly around their bottom as the flies are attracted to wet fur. The eggs then hatch into maggots that start to eat into the rabbit’s flesh. This condition can be rapidly fatal and can be very difficult to treat once the maggots have become established and extensive damage has been caused.