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Dandruff

clarebear

clarebear

Mama Doe
Hello, Just noticed while I was grooming Bungee yesterday, that she has some white flakes on her ears, almost like dandruff. Have looked it up and it sounds like something called walking dandruff..is this mites? Should she see the vets or is it something I can treat at home?
Many thanks. x
 
Call your vets - my vet told me OTC treatment simply isn't strong enough (it might well be the same drug though - I dunno). With Covid they may be happy to just have a photo sent & pick up the treatment. Its one to watch though as mites are more evident if bunny is run down, has dental or arthritic issues as normally they'll get rid by just groming. So if they offer a check up its no bad thing. Is Bungee in good health?
 
joey&boo said:
Call your vets - my vet told me OTC treatment simply isn't strong enough (it might well be the same drug though - I dunno). With Covid they may be happy to just have a photo sent & pick up the treatment. Its one to watch though as mites are more evident if bunny is run down, has dental or arthritic issues as normally they'll get rid by just groming. So if they offer a check up its no bad thing. Is Bungee in good health?
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She's 9 years old now, but seems in pretty good health. The only real problem she has is blocked tear ducts. She's had this for a couple of years and the vet has always advised against getting them flushed, as they don't seem to bother her. I keep her eyes clean and we occasionally use drops if they are particularly bad.

Some days I feel she is a bit slower and then she surprises me by hopping around like a crazy thing!
 
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