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Mites/Dandruff

N

Netherland_Charlie

New Kit
Hi,
I rehomed a 20 month old Netherland Dwarf 2 weeks ago and although he seems quite healthy and happy he appears to have quite a bad case of dandruff or mites. I treated him with Ivermectin Spot on and groomed him regularly but it doesn't seem to have made a difference :( I've also now noticed his fur seems to be thinning and matting on his hind legs. Are these two likely to be connected and what can I do next to try and make this better?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank you
:D
 
I would be suspicious of the possibility of Dental problems. Mites can occur as a result of the Rabbit not being able to groom efficiently due to Dental issues; the matted fur could also be due to the inability to self-groom. Then as a breed Nethies are very prone to Dental problems due to the shape of their skull.

Getting him thoroughly examined by a Vet will hopefully determine the primary cause of his problems. It is obviously important to treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

Good luck
 
Poor wee soul. I hope he gets better.

As Jane has said perhaps a wee vet trip can identify the cause and get it treated effectively.

Fee x
 
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