Lice

The sucking louse Haemodipsus ventricosus can affect domestic rabbits, and it usually found in breeding establishments, especially if husbandry standards are poor. It is a large louse 1.5-2.5 mm in length. Lice are known to be vectors for tularaemia and commonly affects wild rabbits. There is discussion whether or not lice can act as a mechanical vector for myxomatosis.

The entire life cycle of the louse takes 2-5 weeks depending on environment conditions.

Treatment
Avermectins are an effective treatment for lice on rabbits.