Ear Mites…..😟

[Sidthebunny]

Hi everyone,

Almost 2 weeks ago, the vets confirmed that Sid (my mini lop) had ear mites :(( they gave us spot on treatment that we must put on him once every 2 weeks for 6 weeks. It’s been almost 2 weeks since we have put on his first treatment. Today I’ve noticed he’s been scratching his ears more than yesterday! He is still a happy and energetic bunny, so I know all is well. I know it’s quite early on in his treatment, but I am curious as to what time of the treatment he will stop scratching? I know ear mites die within 21 days, but will it take him longer to stop scratching than that?

[Bam]

It’s difficult to say for how long he will keep scratching. What drops were you given? How do his ears look now? You should see quite a bit of improvement by now.

Ear mites typically cause scabs and sores, and they need time to heal even though the mites themselves die. There’s also the possibility that bacteria or yeasts starts to grow where the mites have damaged the skin, in which case your bun may need antibiotics, topical (ointment) or systemic (by mouth, usually).

[Sidthebunny]

@Bam hi!! I was given three pipettes of Xeno 450 spot on treatment that I’m supposed to give every 2 weeks…

In terms of the look of his ears: when I first noticed it, I couldn’t see any flakes or sores but he was scratching his ears a lot.when I took him to The vet he said there were some flakes in his ear canal and some mites. Now, I still can’t see any large flakes and there isn’t any redness/ inflammation. Maybe I’m not looking deep enough in his ears ?? It looks the same as it always has tbh :/

[Bam]

Xeno 450 is ivermectin. Ivermectin and selamectin are currently the best antiparasitics for rabbits. Its the right antiparasitic to use against ear mites.

If your bun is scratching himself a lot, I e so much that he doesn’t get any rest or you fear he could hurt his ears by scratching them, I think you should contact your vet again. They might be able to prescribe something to relieve the itch while the ivermectin does its work.

 

 

 

[Sidthebunny]

@Bam thanks! yeah I will definitely consider calling the vet if I’m worried about Sid :))) at the moment I’m not worried about him harming himself as I got his nail clipped when we went to the vets, and I haven’t seen any sort of redness or blood or sores. The scratching isn’t too invasive for him, either.  I have also been doing a lot of brainstorming and have possibly come to a solution.

I recently bought a pet bed for Sid and only started noticing his excessive itching AFTER I bought it. I’m thinking maybe the bed had mites in it, and so when Sid slept in it again yesterday he got reinfected? I will DEFINITELY be deep cleaning it more than once in the morning!! (it’s 11Pm where I am and he doesn’t sleep with the bed at nights)

Then on Saturday I will give him his second application of Xeno 450 and disinfect the indoor cage he stays in every night whilst no one is able to watch him.

if I see no change in the scratching I will most definitely get him to a vet, COVID is making it especially hard to book appointments, but I will certainly try my best :))) thanks so much, you’ve been a great help!!

[Hazel]

Ivermectin can also be given orally, if the spot on treatment doesn’t quite cut it your vet could try that. Worked like a charm for my bun. 🙂

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