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==Burrowing Mites==   

==Burrowing Mites==   

''Sarcoptes scabei'' and ''Noetedres cati'' are known to parasitise rabbits especially overseas. Lesions are distributed mainly over the head especially at the base of the ears and occasionally over the body. Harrenstien et al (1995) describe tan, crusty lesions on the rabbit's face and outer pinnae and state that these mites are zoonotic. Both produce an intense pruritus. Diagnosis is by microscopic identification of the organism.  

''[[Sarcoptes]] scabei'' and ''Noetedres cati'' are known to parasitise rabbits especially overseas. Lesions are distributed mainly over the head especially at the base of the ears and occasionally over the body. Harrenstien et al (1995) describe tan, crusty lesions on the rabbit's face and outer pinnae and state that these mites are zoonotic. Both produce an intense pruritus. Diagnosis is by microscopic identification of the organism.  

===Treatment===

===Treatment===

                                        

                                        

==Non-Burrowing Mites==

==Non-Burrowing Mites==

===''Cheyletiella parasitovorax''===

===[[Cheyletiella spp.|''Cheyletiella parasitivorax'']]===

This mite produces mild to severe dry seborrhoeic lesions in rabbits, usually along the back from the neck to the scut, although severe infestations can spread to the belly and the vent.  

This mite produces mild to severe dry seborrhoeic lesions in rabbits, usually along the back from the neck to the scut, although severe infestations can spread to the belly and the vent.  

Refer the owner to the family physician for advice, as owner infestation is common.

Refer the owner to the family physician for advice, as owner infestation is common.

===''Leporacarus gibbus''===

 

===[[Leporacarus|''Leporacarus gibbus'']]===

This mite is another superficial mite of pet rabbits which is not particularly pruritic, but frequently leads to parasitism of other pets in the same household. Treatment, and recurrence, is the same as with ''Cheyletiella'' spp.  

This mite is another superficial mite of pet rabbits which is not particularly pruritic, but frequently leads to parasitism of other pets in the same household. Treatment, and recurrence, is the same as with ''Cheyletiella'' spp.  

                    

                    

===''Trombicula (harvest mites)''===  

===''[[Trombicula autumnalis|Trombicula (harvest mites)]]''===  

These may be found in rabbits. The larval form is parasitic.

These may be found in rabbits. The larval form is parasitic.

There is a significant increase in the incidence of psoroptiasis in amputees due to the inability of being able to perform aural hygiene satisfactorily (Rees Davies 2005).

There is a significant increase in the incidence of psoroptiasis in amputees due to the inability of being able to perform aural hygiene satisfactorily (Rees Davies 2005).

====Treatment of psoroptiasis in rabbits====

====Treatment of psoroptiasis in rabbits====

'''DO NOT TOUCH! VERY PAINFUL!'''

'''DO NOT TOUCH! VERY PAINFUL!'''

*Ivermectin: repeat treatments every 15-17 days. Note that the vents can also be affected, in both sexes, especially in the lateral clefts. (Scaliness of the vents must be differentiated from treponemiasis in which the scaliness is not nearly so pronounced and in which no mites are detected by microscopy). Burke (1992) says that drops of 1% ivermectin may be applied to each ear as a routine even if the mites are not seen and seems to reserve systemic use of ivermectin for severe cases. Selamectin (Stronghold®; Pfizer) at a single dose administered percutaneously is also effective.

*Ivermectin: repeat treatments every 15-17 days. Note that the vents can also be affected, in both sexes, especially in the lateral clefts. (Scaliness of the vents must be differentiated from treponemiasis in which the scaliness is not nearly so pronounced and in which no mites are detected by microscopy). Burke (1992) says that drops of 1% ivermectin may be applied to each ear as a routine even if the mites are not seen and seems to reserve systemic use of ivermectin for severe cases. Selamectin (Stronghold®; Pfizer) at a single dose administered percutaneously is also effective.

==References==

==References==

*Rees Davies, R. (2005) Ear Disease in Rabbits.  Rabbit Welfare Fund Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne

*Rees Davies, R. (2005) Ear Disease in Rabbits.  Rabbit Welfare Fund Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne

*Soll, M.D.(1989)  in "Ivermectin and Abermectin" edited by W.C.Campbell published by Springer Verlag ISBN 0-387-96944-6

*Soll, M.D.(1989)  in "Ivermectin and Abermectin" edited by W.C.Campbell published by Springer Verlag ISBN 0-387-96944-6

[[Category:Ectoparasites_-_Rabbit]]

[[Category:Ectoparasites_-_Rabbit]]