2006-08-15 11:55:25 · 23 answers · asked by Jessy C 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
There are two ares of treament to be concerned about. The first is the rabbit itself and the second is the living area around the rabbit. Ivermectin is effective in treating your rabbit for fur mites. Because of the life cycle of the mites, the rabbit should be treated three times, at intervals of 10-14 days. Ivermectin can be give orally, injected, or the medication can be applied directly to infected areas. Although fipronil, made by Frontline, will kill fur mites, it should not be used on rabbits, as it can cause convulsions, and death.
The area around your rabbits living quarters must also be treated for the fur mites. There are several products on the market that can be used for this purpose. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean carpets, as the humidity may actually increase the problem with the mites. Be sure to keep your rabbit away from areas treated with chemicals, the chemicals used may be harmful to the rabbit.
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2006-08-22 03:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local feed store (for horses and cattle...farm supplies too) and get Ivermectin (brand name may be Ivomec). Give it to your rabbit in a pea sized amount, directly in the mouth. Will kill all your mites :)
2006-08-20 13:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Hugo J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the house rabbit society's website,and call your vet before you use anything, Rabbits are very sensitive to alot of the pet store remedies.
2006-08-15 12:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by tileboy17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing is to take it to a vet
i had a rabbit and it got fur mites and i tried to take care of it on my own and it turn bad to wrose
2006-08-19 21:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mineral oil or baby oil should work. It works when we put it in our animals ears. It suffocates and kills off the mites.
2006-08-19 19:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if at anytime there is anything wrong with your pet call a vet. most of the time it can be taken care of over the phone with a few questions asked and answered. a phone call doesnt cost anything
2006-08-20 03:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by cathi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet visit. He'll probably prescribe ivermectin. It's a potent drug so you'll need to be sure to get the right doseage.
2006-08-23 04:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know thats why i have no rabbits left hurry and ask the vet or you can say good bye to your little bunnies
2006-08-23 02:35:56 · answer #8 · answered by snow b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mineral or baby oil kills mites, but u can also ask a vet to be sure ... good luck
2006-08-22 08:37:14 · answer #9 · answered by imhere4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use performer mite killer.
you can get it from KW Cages.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-15 13:05:32 · answer #10 · answered by Duke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋