Table of Contents
How do I know if my rabbit has mites?
Visual signs include chronic dandruff, “walking dandruff,” chronic scratching of the hindquarters, nape of neck, and along the back, sores or scabs in the same areas, and hair loss. Microscopic diagnosis of the mites or eggs recovered by a skin scraping, combing, or acetate tape can positively identify an infestation.
How do you treat ear mites in rabbits?
The mites can be treated with a variety of different anti-parasite treatments including a topical ivermectin Spot-on, such as Xeno® 450 Spot-on or Xeno® 50 mini Spot-on applied to the back of the neck. Ear mites can cause irritation and pain.
How do you treat fungal infection in rabbits?
Options include:
- Keratolytic.
- Miconazole shampoos.
- Lime sulfur dips.
- Topical anti-fungal medications (miconazole or clotrimazole cream)
- Oral medications to include: Griseofulvin (not to be used on pregnant or animals that are breeding) and Itraconazole.
Why is my rabbit getting bald patches?
Rabbits lose patches of fur due to parasite infections (lice, fleas, mites, and fungus), urinary tract disorders, dental issues, hormonal imbalances, and bacterial infections. Other causes include false pregnancies, overgrooming partners, and fighting between rabbits.
How do indoor rabbits get ear mites?
How do they get them? A rabbit can contract the disease from contact with an infected rabbit or food, bedding or objects that carry the mites or eggs from one rabbit to another. People cannot contract the disease but can transmit it by carrying mites or eggs on hands or clothes after handling infected rabbits.
What does ear mites look like in rabbits?
Symptoms of Infestation of Mites in the Ear in Rabbits Chewing their ears. Inflammation and crusting of the external ear canal of one or both ears. Crusting on the pinna flaps of one or both ears. Evidence of scratching at the skin of the neck, cheeks or base of the ears.
Can indoor rabbits get ear mites?
Yes they do! Ear mites cause a disease called ‘ear canker’ in rabbits. The mites cause inflammation, irritation and discharge that can lead to infection spreading into the middle and inner ear.
What causes hair to fall out of rabbits?
The Causes of Hair Loss in Rabbits. Hair loss is typically associated with a problem that affects the growth of hair follicles and this could be due to a variety of things which includes the following: Parasitic infections – this could be ear mites, fleas or lice. Infectious diseases – this could be a bacterial infection or other.
Where do Rabbits lose most of their fur?
In some rabbits, fur loss is restricted to the area just under the chin, in the folds of the dewlap (the fleshy flap of skin and tissue under the skin), or down the chest. Often, but not always, the fur and/or skin there will be wet. In many, but not all cases, the rabbit will also develop suddenly picky eating habits.
What can ear mites do to a rabbit?
More severe signs of ear mites in rabbits include spasms of the eye muscles and twisting of the head (torticollis). In the long-term, ear mites can cause skin loss from the ears and infections that can damage the inner ear and reach the central nervous system.
How can I tell if my Bunny is losing fur?
If no spurs are visible, then head radiographs may be necessary to see if there are any signs of tooth rooth infection or other mouth problem that’s causing the bunny to drool. In some rabbits, fur loss is restricted to the area between the hind legs, around the tail, and sometimes up the belly and onto the feet.