Scabs on ears

[Michaeladavis]

Tiny scabs on rabbits ears. I noticed my bunny has these small brushes on her eara. Mostly the tips and a abit on the inside? What should i do?

 

 

[Wick & Fable]

Please take your rabbit to a rabbit-savvy exotic veterinarian for treatment — it is likely ear mites.

At-home treatment without proper veterinary diagnosis, assessment, and guidance is not recommended.

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.

[Bam]

I agree with Wick, it does look like ear mites (Psoroptes cuniculiis) since ear mites also affects the inside of the ears. Ear mites are best treated with Revolution (selamectin) spot on, or injectable ivermectin. A vet can prescribe and administer that.

Here’s a warning we always give when discussing anti-parasitics for rabbits: Never use any compound containing fipronil on a rabbit. Fipronil is an ingredient in many OTC antiparasitics for dogs and cats, such as Frontline, Sentry, Effipro and others. It can be deadly toxic to rabbits.

Here’s a link with some info on ear mites: https://www.petmd.com/rabbit/conditions/ears/c_rb_ear_mites

(Selamectin is an ivermectin-derivative, the article mentions “ivermectins”, of which selamectin can be be considered part.)

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