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Ear mite treatment

Dustyrabbit

Dustyrabbit

Warren Veteran
Just wanting some info please.

If your rabbit had dry ears, no sign of mites, (inner ears pink, fresh and clean - hair plucks reveal no mites under scope) but not improving would you treat for mites in case?

Is it Ivermectin which is safe for rabbits? Any side effects? How is it administered - drops, injection?? Order and administer or do I need to go to vet again?
 
Is your Rabbit scratching his ears a lot and/or shaking his head ? I would be reluctant to treat with a nasty chemical (Ivermectin) if there is no clinical evidence of mites. If it is simply that the outer ears are dry have you tried rubbing a bit of olive oil into them ?
 
Thanks for your reply Jane.

That's my thinking too - not excessive scratching and no head shaking, inner ears perfectly clean and clear. We had the same last winter, it was v cold wasn't it, and I suspected they were chapped - I used a soft brush then applied calendular cream. I am happy to try the same again - it sounds like you would try this first.
 
Dustyrabbit said:
Thanks for your reply Jane.

That's my thinking too - not excessive scratching and no head shaking, inner ears perfectly clean and clear. We had the same last winter, it was v cold wasn't it, and I suspected they were chapped - I used a soft brush then applied calendular cream. I am happy to try the same again - it sounds like you would try this first.
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I would as I try to avoid using Ivermectin unless absolutely necessary.
 
Great, thanks for the advice, I'll try again with the brushing and cream - I'm not keen on the heavy duty stuff either. Thanks again Jane.
 
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