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I Hate Lice!
- Thread starter Sky-O
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Yes, completely.
These run up and down the hairs, whereas lice burrow into the skin causing the dandruff.
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Lots of rabbits carry lice (in the same way that they carry mites). It's only a problem if it's a big infestation.
I would treat 2 or 3 times per year with a decent spot-on ivermectin treatment (remember you need 3 doses at roughly 7-10 day intervals) and forget about it during the in-between times unless it causes problems for the rabbits.
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
A healthy rabbit shouldn't be covered in lice. Do your rabbits have health problems? Or perhaps issues preventing them from grooming?
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
purplebumble
Warren Veteran
hence infestation with lice and mites....took months to gohave you tried this
https://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/*+G.../Lice+%91n%92+Easy+Shampoo+%3A+200ml.482.html
heres an article
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Rabbits-703/lice-1.htm
you could try seleamectin instead of ivermectin..it stays in the system longer. Or try advantage...its great on fleas and mites etc...but i read it kills sucking lice on dogs...;so maybe its good on lice period?
my 1st bunny had regular baths with the shampoo..then the xenex ultra came out and withing two pipettes she was clear after a few months of itchy scratchy
id ask your vet for some ADVANTAGE......:wave:
