ear mites in rabbits

Re: ear mites in rabbits

Jenny Cook RVN — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:11:28 GMT

yeah have seen the before on slide, had a bunny in with severe case of ear mites last week. was great to see them all moving round on the slide.

He doesnt have mites, ears are clean, but vet advised to apply some xeno spot on which i have done today at work, so shall see how he goes and maybe apply some more in 2 weeks if ears still crusty or gets worse.

Thank u to those who replied.

Re: ear mites in rabbits

Gillian Mostyn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:36:35 GMT

Stick some crusty stuff on a slide with a bit of oil and a cover slip and have a look under the microscope - they are really easy to see and cool little dudes.

I'd also use ivermectin as an adjunctive treatment - xeno is great if you stock it.

Re: ear mites in rabbits

Fiona Leathers — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:08:39 GMT

Canaural course 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 days on again, to catch all mites at different stages and Metacam cos these crusty bits can be very sore and don't be tempted to pick them off!!!! Agony!!!

Official name is (?) Psoroptes Cuniculi