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my rabbits had mites (4adult nd 4 1year olds)..i gave them ivermectin tablet nd 3days later ivermectin injctn..they seem to be gettin better. Wot i want to know is,are ther any preventive measures against mites? Medicines in particular..like chicken are given wormin meds half yearly to prevent worms..something like that.
 
All rabbits carry a small percentage of mites at any given time and their immune system keeps it under control. They get a outbreak if the population suddenly increases for some reason, or their immune system can not battle them anymore.

The best protection against mites is a healthy immune system, so a stress free life, lots of space to run, ideal diet, healthy, neutered/spayed and happily bonded. They can still get them though, there is no fool proof way to totally prevent it.
 
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