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Hope this helpe! Jordian
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe short answer is: Yes, ear mites can kill your rabbit.
Technically, the mites themselves won't kill your rabbit but, if left untreated, an ear mite infestation will get worse and worse and spread over the body, leading to:
- Extreme pain
- Hearing loss and other permanent disability
- Infections
- Anemia
- Anorexia (due to the pain)
- and, eventually, death.
Treatment
Do not remove the scales/scabs. This is extremely painful for the rabbit and only leads to infected skin.
Usually it takes just a single application of selamectin (also known as Revolution). A very bad case may need a repeat dose. The rabbit should also be given pain meds (like meloxicam).
Bring your rabbit to the vet immediately when you notice any parasites. The longer you wait, the greater the risk of other problems developing (infection, anorexia), and these are significantly harder and more expensive to treat.
If you don't have a vet already, make sure you find a good one. Rabbits are very different from cats, dogs, and humans. Vets who haven't studied or treated rabbits can kill your rabbit by mistake. For example, some drugs (pain meds, parasite treatments) are safe for cats and dogs, but very dangerous for rabbits. The House Rabbit Society's website has listings for rabbit-savvy vets, so that might be a good place to start.
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Why do rabbits have brown ears?
they get brown ear when they are infected with ear mites
If a rabbit's inside ear is flaky is anything wrong with it?
If a bunny's ear is flaky then that might be a sign of ear mites. If a bunny has ear mites the ear will often be matted. Go to a local vet that treats rabbits to get the best results.
How do you clear bleeding sore in your rabbits ear?
First make sure that the sore is not ear mites. Any application of neosporin on a cotton swap will heal an injury. IF IT IS NOT EAR MITES! A few drops of mineral oil will aid in removing ear mites. Your vet will also have a solution available for this application.
Where do ear mites in dogs come from?
No. Ear mites only choose cats/dogs as their hosts. Off of the host, they will die after 12 hours.
How do you get rid of ear mites in humans?
humans do not get ear mites only animals do.
Are ear mites related to dust mites?
yes
How long are ear mites contagious?
once treatment is started are ear mites still contagious
Can humans get rabbit mites?
No, Humans cannot catch Mites from rabbits.
Your boy dwaf lop ear rabbit has no fur on its ears why is that?
it could be some type of ear mites that rabbits get, or flea's , how old is the rabbit ? if you have just got it it could be stress related from the change of envioroment
Why is your rabbits ear loppy and red?
One of two reasons, either the rabbit has injured its ear and has an infection or your rabbit has ear mites which also cause an infection. If it is ear mites you can get rid of them by mixing iodine (a few drops) in baby oil and coating the ear with it. When you get rid of the ear mites (by smothering them with the oil every 2 days) you will need to treat with oil again in 10 days to smother the babies that hatch out of the eggs laid under the skin of the ear (which is what causes the infection). If the infection is really bad your rabbit may need antibiotics which it may need if it has an infection for a wound to it's ear.
How do you get rid of mites in human?
humans do not get ear mites only animals do.
Can humans gets ear mites and if so how do you get rid of them?
Yes humans can get ear mites, just as animals can, though it isn't common. Treatment includes the use of a special medication which was formulated for use on ear mites.
