Someone I know has emailed me to say that she has just taken her houserabbit to the vets and the vet thinks he has mites. Her bunny was neutered maybe 2 weeks ago now, so I guess he's picked the mites up having been a bit low after his op.
However, the vet told her that these mites would require bathing and he decided not to treat them at the moment as there are only a couple of small patches and he doesn't seem to be sore.
Does this sound right to you? I thought a single injection of ivermectin was generally accepted to deal with mite infestations? Will they disappear on their own once he gets back up to full strength after his op? I've told my friend I will ask you all and get back to her with your opinions! Thanks!
However, the vet told her that these mites would require bathing and he decided not to treat them at the moment as there are only a couple of small patches and he doesn't seem to be sore.
Does this sound right to you? I thought a single injection of ivermectin was generally accepted to deal with mite infestations? Will they disappear on their own once he gets back up to full strength after his op? I've told my friend I will ask you all and get back to her with your opinions! Thanks!