Dealing with mites! For @bunbaby<3

[DanaNM]

Topic created for @bunbaby<3

“I’ve noticed my baby has contracted mites somehow, I don’t know how this would’ve happened since she’s a single ladyy, I don’t other pets other than her. But I’ve been concerned on how i can clean her area out while giving her treatment and if I have to throw away this litter/hay feeder I’ve made for her 😞. I’ve seen you could freeze some of your rabbits items for about 2 days or otherwise throw like everything out but that wont do my pockets well clearly so i NEEEDD some tips and pointers on how I can effectively treat her without her getting reinfected)): !!”

. . . 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.  

[LBJ10]

It depends on the mites. Some can live in the environment for a little while, some don’t do so well. The first step is to treat her with the appropriate treatment, which is usually ivermectin or Revolution… but it effectiveness can vary depending on the type of mite. Then it’s just a matter of cleaning the environment. You shouldn’t have to throw anything away or freeze anything.

PSA: Just a remind not to use anything with fipronil. It’s toxic to rabbits.

[bunbaby<3]

should i wash her little forage mat and her tunnel out somehow as well as the carpets? also, is there something else i should do other than vacuum the carpet?

i have bought this spray thats supposed to prevent mites so i was just using it to spray around her area. i was wondering what you guys think about that?? https://shop.smallpetselect.com/products/pestavert-spray

thank you for the responses!! (:

[LBJ10]

What kind of mites are they? Fur mites? Ear mites?

If you treat with Revolution, there will be some effect on the environment via the shedding of dander. I wouldn’t worry too much about hay or willow-based products… which I’m assuming these items are? If they are washable, then go for it. Otherwise, they shouldn’t really serve as a source for reinfection. Especially if you follow through with the treatment (i.e. multiple applications to get through the mite’s reproductive cycle). Beds and blankets should be washed. The carpets can be treated with diatomaceous earth and then vacuumed. It’s non-toxic, but bunny should not be in the room during treatment since inhaling the powder can cause lung irritation.

I’m not familiar with that product, but it looks like it contains essential oils. There is a lot of controversy around essential oils because some have been shown to be harmful to cats, rabbits, and other critters.

 

[bunbaby<3]

It looks to be ear mites bc she has these crusts and darkness on her ears and I’ve got a dose of revolution i have to pick up today and i was gonna follow through with the treatment. although she does have a forage mat that i was going to wash and i was worried about her being reinfected bc of her hay feeder being out of wood.

As for the diatomaceous earth, i’ve looked it up and it worried me because hearing of the lung irritation 😭 im a very anxiety filled person

[LBJ10]

That’s why you don’t let bunny in the room while treating. You sprinkle it on the carpets, let it sit, and then vacuum it up. It’s perfectly safe once vacuumed.

I would not worry about the wooden hay feeder. If you really wanted to, you could spray it with vinegar solution and then wipe it off. But I don’t think it will be necessary if you treat with the Revolution long enough to get through the mite reproduction cycle. They do not live long (few days, tops) without a suitable host.

[bunbaby<3]

okay and it wouldn’t matter the filter the vacuum has or nothing just as long as its a working vacuum. i read too into things im sorry!!😭 but otherwise thank you for the help and peace of mind

[LBJ10]

If you’re treating with diatomaceous earth, then you will probably want to use a HEPA filter on the vacuum. Otherwise, I don’t think it matters. Just make sure to dispose of the bag once you’re done.

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