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bobsmom

Young Bun
i've taken in a foster/ rescue named simon. don't even ask the circumstances under which he was gotten.
he seems to have a bit of dry skin on his back (almost like eczema).
is there anything home remedyish i can do, or is the best bet a trip to the vet to rule out mites or something?
 
I would take him to the Vets as it sounds like Cheyletiella mites. As the Bun you have taken in sounds to have been neglected then he is probably 'run down' and this often leads to mites. He may have dental problems meaning he cant groom himself, or spinal pain (arthritis) Also, Cheyletiella are a vector for Myxomatosis which, sadly, is RIFE at the moment here in the UK.

Janex
 
he seems to be ours for the keeping for the time being... i just invested some $$ into a quality home for him as well as the appropriate bedding bottle and box... going on vacation next week, and when i get back ($$ allowing) it's off to the vet to make the bits go bye bye... the skin seems to be so so and not spreading, but going to see if i can still get him in and get it checked out. he's already starting to come out of his shell and want to socialize a bit....
thanks!
 
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