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Fur mites help please

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2Angels

Young Bun
Hi,

Our rabbit seemed to develop quite a bad case of fur mites following a bout of status (not sure of reason for status as all checks by the vet came back fine, eating fine now). We tried spot on first and the outbreak got worse. The vet then tried the ivermectin injection. He has had 3 injections of this two weeks apart each time(last one 2 weeks ago). His housing has been completely disinfected multiple times. His neck has completely cleared of them now, but he still hasnt got rid of them on both of his ears.
Really not sure what to do now? The vet seems hesitant to do a fourth dose.

Thanks in advance x
 
I had a rabbit who, after 5 injections, still was no better, so they shaved all the fur off her back and she is fine now. So, can you put a photo of your rabbit on here as they don't usually get the mites on their ears so it could be something else.
 
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