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Preventing and Treating Mange Mites in Rabbits
Rabbit mange is an external parasitic disease caused by sarcoptic and psoroptic mites, threatening entire herds if not controlled early. It appears as skin mange (body) or ear mange, with itching, hair loss, and crusting. Prevention centers on dry, clean housing and quarantine, while treatment uses trichlorfon, ivermectin-type drugs, or medicated baths.
Can Rabbit Ringworm Spread to Humans?
Yes — rabbit ringworm is a fungal infection and is zoonotic, so people can catch it. Isolate the infected rabbit, clean and treat the lesions, disinfect its belongings, and support its immunity; keep the environment clean and dry to prevent recurrence.
Rabbit Louse Infestation: Signs and Treatment
Rabbit pediculosis is caused by the rabbit blood-sucking louse (Haemodipsus), spread by contact, that bites and itches the skin, causing restlessness, weight loss, and poor coats, worst in kits. Spot the lice and yellow eggs at the fur base; treat with ivermectin injection or coumaphos/trichlorfon/fenvalerate washes, and prevent by quarantine, cleaning, and routine deworming.