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==Description==
==Description==
The species of dermatophyte involved varies randomly between ''Trichophyton'' and ''Microsporum'' but it is worth noting that, in rabbits, ''Trichophyton mentagraphytes'' is seen in outdoor pets and ''Microsporon canis'' in indoor pets (Harrenstien et al 1995). 36% of clinically normal rabbits are said to carry ''T. mentagraphytes'' (Guagere 1995).
The species of dermatophyte involved varies randomly between ''Trichophyton'' and ''Microsporum'' but it is worth noting that, in rabbits, ''Trichophyton mentagraphytes'' is seen in outdoor pets and ''Microsporon canis'' in indoor pets (Harrenstien et al 1995). 36% of clinically normal rabbits are said to carry ''T. mentagraphytes'' (Guagere 1995).
*Griseofulvin orally q24h for a month, or a week after the disappearance of the lesions, whichever is the longer period. Highly teratogenic. I don’t think it works anyway!
*Griseofulvin orally q24h for a month, or a week after the disappearance of the lesions, whichever is the longer period. Highly teratogenic. I don’t think it works anyway!
*Lufenuron PO q30d (Program Cat Oral Suspension®; Novarftis – also used in guinea-pigs and other small mammals –has apple taste! (Most authors suggest the combination of griseofulvin with one topical but I don’t use griseofulvin).
*Lufenuron PO q30d (Program Cat Oral Suspension®; Novarftis – also used in guinea-pigs and other small mammals –has apple taste! (Most authors suggest the combination of griseofulvin with one topical but I don’t use griseofulvin).
[[Category:Diseases_and_Disorders_-_Rabbit]]
==References==
*Guaguere, E. (1995): Dermatoses of Pet Rodents and Rabbits. Procs 2nd European Congress of the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations, Brussels, Belgium, 27-29 October 1995. Pages 203-207
*Harrenstien, L. et al (1995): How to handle respiratory, ophthalmic, neurologic and dermatologic problems in rabbits: Veterinary Medicine 90 (4) 373-380
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[[Category:Dermatophytoses_–_Rabbit]]