Bunny itches ears a lot

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- 02/07/2021 at 8:12 AM
  JDro
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  Hi All,
  
  Our 5 month old bunny has been spending a lot of time cleaning her ears, inside and out. Her behavior is otherwise the same. We don’t see any wax or buildup in her ears and no head tilt. She let’s us pet her and touch her ears like usual. We do see what seems to be dry skin.
  
  Should we be treating her for mites? If so any tips on this would be much appreciated.
  
  Thanks!
  
  Justin
- 02/07/2021 at 10:08 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  How long has this been going on for? Sometimes, if a rabbit is going through a shed, there’s an increase in ear itching because a piece of fur or something gets caught in there and they are trying to get it out (which you can let them sort that out themselves). If the ear looks good, that is good.
  
  Dry skin can occur naturally and also naturally be somewhat itchy. I again wonder about how long you’ve noticed the dry skin, how big is the area, and if it looks healthy. This could just be a natural consequence of the environment, time of year, etc.!
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 02/07/2021 at 10:16 AM
  JDro
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  It’s only been a few hours. I don’t see anything out of the ordinary other than a little bit of dry skin flakes (I do not see them moving). We brushed her gently and things seem to have gotten a little better. Our apartment is typically pretty dry to begin with and we are packing for a move so there is likely more irritants in the air. Thanks for the advice!
- 02/22/2021 at 2:45 PM
  marihamm
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  My bun has always itched his ears a lot. I’ve had him 4 years and he’s always checked out healthy! He’s often shaking them and itching them though, but he has super thick fur and sheds a lot. As long as he seems healthy I think it’s ok 🙂
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