How to Rid a Rabbit of Fur Mites

Cheyletiella parasitovorax is the most common rabbit fur mite, with symptoms including flaky bald spots along the back of the rabbit, loose fur along the outer edges of the bald spots and sometimes itching. Left unchecked, flaking areas can expose raw skin, leading to painful and dangerous infections. Standard treatment with Revolution is easy to administer in coordination with your vet and will provide the desired relief for your rabbit and help her to regain her good health.

Things You'll Need

  • Animal scale
  • Kitten dose of Revolution (60 mg/ml)
  • Tuberculin syringe with no needle
  • Animal friendly cleaners
  • Clean bedding and litter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Weigh your rabbit on an animal scale, using kilograms. If you do not have an animal scale, ask your vet to weigh your rabbit or inquire about using a very sensitive postal or fish scale.

    • 2

      Purchase kitten strength Revolution from your rabbit's veterinarian. Kitten strength revolution is 60mg/ml instead of the standard 120mg/ml solution.

    • 3

      Suction .1cc of kitten strength Revolution per kilogram of your rabbit's weight into your tuberculin syringe. Ensure that there is no needle in the syringe, as Revolution is a topical medication, not an injection one.

    • 4

      Eject the measured Revolution dose onto your rabbit's fur, preferably between the shoulder blades so that he cannot easily lick it off. If that area is infested with mites, consult your vet for the best alternate application site. Your vet may instruct you to put a special cone around your rabbit's head to keep him from licking the medication off if you have to apply it somewhere that he can easily lick.

    • 5

      Clean your rabbit's cage thoroughly with animal friendly cleaners and then replace the old bedding and litter with clean items. Keep your rabbit's cage very clean while she is undergoing mite treatment in order to minimize her further exposure to fur mites.

    • 6

      Repeat the kitten strength Revolution application once per month for at least three months, or however long your veterinarian deems necessary. Remember to thoroughly clean your rabbit's cage after each dose.