I think Jazz has mites :(

Jazzy B Bunny · Jan 30, 2006

He has been itching his back area a lot in the past 24 hour, i have checked him and he has what i describe as browny bits of walking dandruff :?

im going to try and get him booked in at the vets today hopefully!!!

Any ideas on cost of treatment as i have to pay for it myself and im only 15!

thanks

Rallybunny · Jan 30, 2006

It's usually the consultation that's more expensive than the treatment.

I think when Evo had mites, the consulation was £15 then the stuff for treatment was about £4. I had to take him back for the subsequent extra doses that were 10 days apart to make sure all the mites were gone, but then my vets don't charge the consultation fee for a follow up.

Jazzy B Bunny · Jan 30, 2006

I hope my parents will lend me some money then! they know i would do anything for Jazzy so i hope they will!!

Jazzy B Bunny · Jan 30, 2006

whats the most damage mites can do ?? i dont have enough money to take him to the vets atm is there anything i can do??

lynda_m · Jan 30, 2006

Apart from making him very uncomfortable, they bite the skin and can cause it to bleed and scab and the hair comes off. This is what happened to a guinea pig belonging to someone I know and the longer it was left the more treatment she needed. Would really try and get him to the vets asap

Lynn · Jan 30, 2006

Can someone maybe give you the money and then you can pay them back

Best to get it seen to as quickly as possible

Rallybunny · Jan 30, 2006

Maybe the vets will let you pay a little each week?

honeybunny · Jan 30, 2006

.

As mites are uncomfortable for your bunny it would not be fair to put off treatment. Perhaps ask your parents to lend you the money?

Quinn · Jan 30, 2006

is the bob martin mite spray effective by the way or is it a waste or time?

twilightpagan · Jan 30, 2006

What about the blue cross maybe they will help you.Surely your parents can help??As your only 15??I wonder how they get mites?? :shock: Its making me itch are you sure??have you had a good look??

Jazzy B Bunny · Jan 30, 2006

I got him booked in at the vet at 5 tomorrow yes there is little crawly things that look like dandruff there and hes very fidgity and keeps biteing himself, my parents are lending me the money

Quinn · Jan 30, 2006

Jazzy B Bunny said:
I got him booked in at the vet at 5 tomorrow yes there is little crawly things that look like dandruff there and hes very fidgity and keeps biteing himself, my parents are lending me the money

You dont know how pleased i am to hear that - im not trying to start a fight here lol but it really annoys me when someone cant afford to take an animal to the vets and parents wont lend the money just because you promised to look after it yourself etc (assuming parents can afford it of course)

Veronica · Jan 30, 2006

Awww poor Jazz

Lucky your an excellent owner, and noticed the prob early

It's much more difficult and expensive to treat when the mites take a grip!

Sounds like it is in the very early stages of infestation, so should take no time at all to clear up

Good on you for checking your buns coat

Jazzy B Bunny · Jan 30, 2006

Quinn said:
Jazzy B Bunny said:

I got him booked in at the vet at 5 tomorrow yes there is little crawly things that look like dandruff there and hes very fidgity and keeps biteing himself, my parents are lending me the money

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You dont know how pleased i am to hear that - im not trying to start a fight here lol but it really annoys me when someone cant afford to take an animal to the vets and parents wont lend the money just because you promised to look after it yourself etc (assuming parents can afford it of course)

Yep I know, i pay for everything else cos hes my bun

and i love him to bits and would do anything for him. so tomorrow im setting up a savings account just for vets bills

and yes my parents can afford it :wink: they are just stubbern :lol:

kayj · Jan 31, 2006

Hope all goes well at the vets. In away your parents are right as they are teaching you to be responsible and it sounds like you have definately learnt from it. Well done for checking your rabbit

BlackCat · Jan 31, 2006

You will probably need to buy a hutch spray too... to make sure they don't come back! They will be in the bun's environment as well as on the bun.

I treat all my buns with DynaMite as a oreventative measure. It's made of essential oils and stuff and I love the smell of it :lol:

I used a different spray for the hamsters, a more scary strong one. They caught some mites that you can get on wild mice and these things really liked eating ME!!! :? :? :shock:

Jazzy B Bunny · Jan 31, 2006

hes fine now, the vet gave him an all over check and said hes really healthy checked his teeth and all great and hes the most well behaved and cared for bun shes seen in a long time!

He got given ivomec (sp) drops on his back.

total cos £22.50

he had the early stages of mites

peediepixie · Jan 31, 2006

Setting up an account is a brilliant idea. Then if you don't need the money you've still got it unlike insurance...
As long as you save enough up that is :lol:

lynda_m · Jan 31, 2006

Does he have to go back or did they catch it early enough?

MandyM · Jan 31, 2006

Glad to hear lil Jazz is on the mend

I think Jazz has mites :(

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