Hi all!
Im in aus and my OH has said he thinks the buns have mites as they are scratching their ears...Ive read a load of info and realise we cant see the mites....but wanted to double check other symtons ...Ive asked him to check:
Dry patches at the base of tail or back of necks?
Do their ears smell?
Can you see puss or anything in their ears?
Do their ears look inflamed or red inside at all? even on the big ear area.
Can you see anything moving on their fur or skin? (could be lice then...if you squish them they leave red marks...)
I think mites are microscopic - we cant see them.....
Are there any main symtons ?
(I dont know much about it thought have tried reading!)
Question 2:
Treatment seems to be identified by a vet for mites...and treatment given is:
Ivermectin: This can be in drop form or by injection but will need to be given in 3 doses, 2 weeks apart for each dose.
OR
Xeno 450.
Is Xeno a drop form treatment?
So I wanted to know....
Whats the difference between the 2 treatments given?
Question 3:
Can he buy this over the counter?
Whats the best way to dis-infect their living area's?
Can they have their toys still or should these also be disinfected?
Can these mites come from hay?
Many thanks for the help...Im sure its all been answered before but Im getting abit confused here! Many thanks...
Im in aus and my OH has said he thinks the buns have mites as they are scratching their ears...Ive read a load of info and realise we cant see the mites....but wanted to double check other symtons ...Ive asked him to check:
Dry patches at the base of tail or back of necks?
Do their ears smell?
Can you see puss or anything in their ears?
Do their ears look inflamed or red inside at all? even on the big ear area.
Can you see anything moving on their fur or skin? (could be lice then...if you squish them they leave red marks...)
I think mites are microscopic - we cant see them.....
Are there any main symtons ?
(I dont know much about it thought have tried reading!)
Question 2:
Treatment seems to be identified by a vet for mites...and treatment given is:
Ivermectin: This can be in drop form or by injection but will need to be given in 3 doses, 2 weeks apart for each dose.
OR
Xeno 450.
Is Xeno a drop form treatment?
So I wanted to know....
Whats the difference between the 2 treatments given?
Question 3:
Can he buy this over the counter?
Whats the best way to dis-infect their living area's?
Can they have their toys still or should these also be disinfected?
Can these mites come from hay?
Many thanks for the help...Im sure its all been answered before but Im getting abit confused here! Many thanks...