My vet told me that he almost never treats fleas or flea-borne diseases in southern Arizona. It surprised him when he moved here from the east coast. I've been curious to see whether the fall rabbits are disease-free. It's been chilly (40ish) but no frost yet around 3300' where I like to hunt.
I got one jackrabbit tonight. I inspected its white underfur immediately and saw no fleas. When I got it home, I found one of those big larvae (botfly?) in the bag with it, and the wound where the parasite had been on its rump. There was no other sign of disease on the meat or organs.
I got one jackrabbit tonight. I inspected its white underfur immediately and saw no fleas. When I got it home, I found one of those big larvae (botfly?) in the bag with it, and the wound where the parasite had been on its rump. There was no other sign of disease on the meat or organs.