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Mites?

Alicia

Alicia

Mama Doe
Just seen this on Izzy. Is it mites? If so how do I treat her?

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Our bunnies had a preparation from the vets that was put on the back of their necks - approx £6 but at the moment I cant remember the name of it sorry
 
That doesn't necessarily look like mites to me but if it is she will need Ivermectin. This looks more like she has had a lump of fur pulled out.
 
It's hard to tell from the photo. We've been treating Thor with Ivermectin for mites (cost £15 from our vets for 3 doses every 2 weeks) his just looks like dandruff, but it's been quite a mild case and not really sore or bothering him x
 
Alicia said:
Just seen this on Izzy. Is it mites? If so how do I treat her?

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Has she had a vaccination in recent weeks ? The area looks more like an almost healed vaccine reaction than mites, but it's hard to know for sure from looking at a photo. I would get your Vet to take a look first before using any strong chemical treatments on her. No point in using them unless they are really necessary :)

Info about mites here :

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/skin-and-fur-parasites/

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Parasitic/furmite/fur_mite.htm
 
She was vaccinated about 6-8 weeks ago I think, I've not noticed it before because she's been outside and because of work it's always been dark when I see to her :( she's inside now so I can keep an eye on her. I'll make a vets appointment for her
 
Alicia said:
She was vaccinated about 6-8 weeks ago I think, I've not noticed it before because she's been outside and because of work it's always been dark when I see to her :( she's inside now so I can keep an eye on her. I'll make a vets appointment for her
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I would not be overly worried, even if it is mites it can be easily treated :) But as I mentioned, a vaccination can result in a similar 'scaly skin' and it can look just like the area on Izzy's neck. Given that the location is exactly where a vaccination would be administered I'd put money on it being due to that :)
 
I took her to the vets this morning and she said it was mites and has given me a spot on to put on her and Beans every 2 weeks. I've thoroughly cleaned the cage and will stay on top of cleanliness, bit of an odd one but they live in a pen with a vinyl flooring but the other side of the pen there is carpet, is there any way they can catch it again? Do I need to scrub the carpet too? They aren't directly on it
 
Alicia said:
I took her to the vets this morning and she said it was mites and has given me a spot on to put on her and Beans every 2 weeks. I've thoroughly cleaned the cage and will stay on top of cleanliness, bit of an odd one but they live in a pen with a vinyl flooring but the other side of the pen there is carpet, is there any way they can catch it again? Do I need to scrub the carpet too? They aren't directly on it
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Glad to hear that you managed to get to the Vets and I hope the treatment clears the problem up quickly. There is some detailed information about Cheyletiella mites, (assuming it is that which your Vet has diagnosed), on the following link. The link includes information about environmental control

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/Cheyletiellosis.htm
 
Thank you for the link, Jane, it's very helpful. I will stay on top of cleanliness and keep a close eye on both rabbits. Hopefully this will clear up fine :)
 
Alicia said:
Thank you for the link, Jane, it's very helpful. I will stay on top of cleanliness and keep a close eye on both rabbits. Hopefully this will clear up fine :)
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Mites proliferate when a rabbit has an immune system challenge. A vaccination could be such a challenge.

With appropriate treatment, all will be well I am sure :)
 
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