Mites

Symptoms

 * loss of thinning of hair along the shoulders and midle back of the rabbit
 * dandruff-like flakiness
 * itching

If you have sensitive skin, you may also experience some skin irritation when in contact with a rabbit with fur mites.

Diagnosis
The veterinarian can obtain skin scrapings and sometimes see the mites under a microscope, but not always.

Treatment
There are several treatments available for rabbits with fur mites.
 * Ivermectin (topical, oral, subcutaneous) once every 10 to 14 days for three to four treatments.
 * Do not use fipronil (Frontline® - Merial). Fipronil is effective in eliminating Cheyletiella sp., however, serious adverse effects such as depression, anorexia, seizures, and death have been observed in rabbits, especially young and small ones.
 * Advantage® is not effective against fur mites.