How To Get Rid Of Fleas, Lice, And Fur Mites On Rabbits?

Fleas, lice, and fur mites are three of the most common ectoparasites that can affect rabbits. Being completely indoors does not preclude a rabbit from getting infested with ectoparasites.

To look for these ectoparasites, use your fingers to part the hair to look for little white or black dots on the hair shaft or one the skin scurrying away from light. The vet may even pluck some of these hairs for microscopic examination. Itchiness along with scaling of the skin may indicate an ectoparasite infestation.

These ectoparasites are transmitted through close contact with infected rabbits or contaminated environment or bedding.

Once diagnosed, these ectoparasites are easily treated with Revolution.

Sarcoptes scabeii is a mite that commonly affects rabbits. It causes a skin condition called scabies where the feet, nose, and ears become very crusty, scabby, and very itchy. Diagnosis requires the identification of the mite through skin scrapings of the affected areas.

Treatment will involve either fortnightly injections with ivermectin or topical treatment with Revolution. This skin disease is highly contagious to humans, dogs, cats, and other rabbits living in close contact with the infected rabbit.