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Big rabbit fur problem

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OJM_MK

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Hi,

We have a large rabbit. 7.5kg.

I think he has walking dandruff. He is constantly itchy, has weird patches of fur and has flakes and horrible parts in his skin. I have bought some spot on treatment which says I need to give him 1 pipette for each 750g. That means he needs 10 pippettes. The packet says to drip it on the back of his neck. Obviously with 10 portions, I will quickly run out of room. Should I put a few on at each time or put all ten on his spine in one go? I don't want him to be able to lick it but I also don't want the dose to be ineffective.

Thanks.

O
 
OJM_MK said:
Hi,

We have a large rabbit. 7.5kg.

I think he has walking dandruff. He is constantly itchy, has weird patches of fur and has flakes and horrible parts in his skin. I have bought some spot on treatment which says I need to give him 1 pipette for each 750g. That means he needs 10 pippettes. The packet says to drip it on the back of his neck. Obviously with 10 portions, I will quickly run out of room. Should I put a few on at each time or put all ten on his spine in one go? I don't want him to be able to lick it but I also don't want the dose to be ineffective.

Thanks.

O
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I think it might be a good idea to consult a Vet. Firstly to obtain a definitive diagnosis and if it is Cheyletiellosis ('walking dandruff) then treatment can be given by subcutaneous injection -(Ivermectin-0.4 mg/kg by subcutaneous injection every 10-14 days for three doses.)

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/Cheyletiellosis.htm
 
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