Rabbit mites- HELP!

[Lops4Life!]

Hello everyone! I am new to this and I can’t wait to meet everyone’s adorable buns <33

So, my rabbit Teddy (floppy eared one in my profile picture) may/may not have mites. He has this dandruffy/ white area that isn’t getting worse but isn’t going, and when I brush it it isn’t disappearing. He is living with my other bun Daisy, and she has no dandruff on her fur/skin yet.
It is located behind his head on the arch (I will attach picture later), but there are no signs of over-grooming the area/scratching and he is eating and drinking normally. What should I do?
Thanks for your help :))

[Lops4Life!]

I have just contacted the vets, and because of social-distancing/COVID-19 they will not see my rabbit. Should I isolate him from the other rabbit or should I leave them? It seems to not be growing, and they said it could be a rabbit pimple.

[LBJ10]

A rabbit pimple? What’s a rabbit pimple?

There’s no need to separate them at this point. If you think it’s mites, then you can treat them both with Revolution or Advantage. If it turns out to not be mites, then no harm done. I’m not sure where you are. Depending on the country, you may not be able to buy these products over the counter. Even if you need to obtain it from the vet, I don’t see why you can’t order it to pick it up. The vet may only be seeing emergency patients, but they have to allow people to buy prescriptions.

As a public service announcement to anyone reading this – Never ever use a product containing fipronil (e.g. Frontline, EasySpot, PetArmor, etc.) on a rabbit. It is highly toxic to rabbits and the outcome usually a tragic one. We have seen too many sad stories on the forum, so please avoid making this mistake.

[Lops4Life!]

That’s what I thought!
thanks for the tips! I am going to look online and perhaps order one of those. Apparently oil can help to? How do you apply this?

[Wick & Fable]

A photo can definitely be helpful. Sometimes just natural shedding/molting can cause dandruff and white flakes, but it goes away once brushed or when the new fur finally grows in and the dead skin falls out.

I am also wondering what a rabbit pimple is? Are the vets you contacted people who you have met before and feel are experienced with rabbits? Just unsure of the lingo being used here.

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.

[Lops4Life!]

Yes, they are the vets we always see and are the best in where I live- pretty much everyone goes there.
As it is that time of year, perhaps it is because of the moulting, but it is in only one area. What does that mean?

[LBJ10]

I wouldn’t use any kind of oil. Certain oils aren’t good for them if they lick it off. It doesn’t get rid of a mite infestation, it just makes it look a little better temporarily… except bunny’s fur is all greasy. Then the mites return once you stop putting the oil on. It’s better to treat with Revolution or Advantage and then you’re done with it.

Wick is also correct. Sometimes when they are shedding heavily, their skin can get dry and flaky. It’s usually most noticeable on the back of the neck because the fur is naturally thin here. That’s why I said if you treat for mites and it turns out to not be mites, no harm done. You can certainly wait to see if it clears up following the molt, before pursuing something more aggressive.

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