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Dry, flaky skin
- Thread starter Alicia
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/Cheyletiellosis.htm
Older Rabbits may have a bit of a problem with grooming themselves and this can make them more prone to skin problems, including mites.
The best way to ascertain exactly what it is and to obtain any treatment deemed to be necessary would be to get the Vet to take a look
MightyMax
Banned
Hi Alicia :wave:
The dead skin you are seeing may be caused by fur mites - aka 'walking dandruff' :shock:
It can be caused by the Cheyletiella parasitovorax mite, and is treated easily by three applications or injections of Ivermectin, given two weeks apart.
Rabbits often get fur mites when they are 'run down' .. and you do have to be vigilant to make sure there's nothing else going on. But then we always have to with our buns, don't we?
