2007-06-26 04:07:27 · 12 answers · asked by Nat 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
my rabbit had a really bad case of mites last summer none of the treatments that i bought worked so in end took him to vets.
they gave him an injection and it killed all the mites then just had to bathe him and comb the scurf out to stop the eggs hatching if any were alive.
they are pesky things just like nits on a child
2007-06-26 04:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't specified whether your rabbit has ear mites or fur mites.
Ivermectin which for livestock is known by the label name Ivomec will take care of the fur mites. Get the 0.27% dosage for baby pigs. You don't want the 1% formula because it is formulated too strongly for rabbits. Below is a website for it.
http://www.qcsupply.com/Products/2716.aspx
Make sure you follow the directions as far as how much you inject per pound. Just inject the medicine directly under the hide right behind the ears. Pull the fur over shoulders up and give a quick little jab. Then inject the medicine. Rub the spot to make sure the medicine goes in. Be carefull that the spot doesn't feel wet afterwards. If it does, the medicine could have squirted out. Old bucks tend to be harder to inject because they tend to have a thick hide behind their neck as they get older.
The Ivomec should also take care of the earmites. However if your rabbit has ear mites there is another treatment method you can use.
For ear mites, cover the rabbit's head and eyes with one hand and use a WD-40 can with a the little red tube to spray a small amount of WD-40 down into each ear. Then release the rabbit and allow it to shake the ear mites out. The oil suffocates the mites and kills them and it won't hurt the rabbit. Mineral oil applied by a Q-tip is often recommended but you have more of a chance of knocking some of the earmites down into the ear, which you don't want to do.
Also be careful of the bedding you use. Mites can come from the bedding especially bedding such as hay or straw or wood shavings, although they tend to be not as prominent in wood shavings. That is on reason why I prefer a wire floored cage if possible.
The Ivomec should keep your rabbit mite free for at least a month.
2007-06-26 05:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell ear mite products at any pet supply store,you must first gently clean the ears the best you can,then apply the medication as directed growing up poor and on a farm we used a lot of old farmer home remedies on our animals,here is one that worked quite well for ear mites in rabbits very messy but works well take some baby oil or any type of liquid cooking oil(room temp. NOT HEATED) dump it into the rabbit's ear let it soak for about 10 minutes this loosens the flaky nasty looking scabs that the mites cause in the rabbits ears then gently rub the outside of the ear where it attaches to the head kind of squish the ear closed and rub the sides together this will break the scabs apart and make it easier for cleaning out.then take some q-tips and GENTLY remove the debris from the raabbits ear you dont want to stick the q-tip in there too far as this may puncture the ear drum but remove as much as you can,leave the ear with a nice oily film but not loaded with the oil this will drown the little mites eating the ear,do this every day until you no longer see signs of the mites i swear it really works you just have to be gentle so you don't damage the rabbits ear,or you could take the bunny to a vet if you can afford it and have them do a proper earmite cleaning
2016-04-01 05:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a flea and tick spray for small animals by 8 in 1. It works for mites as well. Do not bathe the rabbit as it may get sick but spray this a few times as well as brush him and change his cage. If you are using wood bedding it may be coming from there.
2007-06-26 04:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by Kat/Heavenly Kritterz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact your veterinarian. Mites can be treated with topical solutions provided by your vet. You can try using Ivermectin (available online), but you would want to be very careful about using the correct dosage, as an overdosage can be fatal. Ivermectin is used in cattle and has been proven effective in rodents and rabbits in treating parasitic infections like mites. Still, call your vet!
2007-06-26 04:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The website belows tells you everything you need to know and how to treat rabbit skin problems fleas, mites etc
2007-06-26 04:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ear mites?
My kitty had ear mites and the vet gave him some drops for both ears and that seemed to work. It ususally only takes one treatment.
2007-06-26 04:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by Selina Kyle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to PetsMart and buy the spray called Quick Clean. Sit ur rabbit in a old shirt. WEAR GLOVES!!! IF YOU GET THIS STUFF ON U U WILL HAVE 2 GO 2 THE DOCTOR!! Put it on the rabbit's fur all on it's body NOT ON HIS/HER HEAD!! Keep him out of his hutch for about 20 min. then put him back in. This worked for my guinea pig, and it's for rabbit's, too.
2007-06-26 04:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by MaYdAy PaRaDe <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could take him to the vet or try to find a cream in a pet store that gets rid of them...your best chance is to take him/her to the vet.
2007-06-26 04:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your vet they will be able to treat the bunny for you.
2007-06-26 04:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋