*<font color="white"> Honey was treated with 3 spot on applications of ivermectin, at 10 day intervals. The other rabbit was treated also. There was no obvious underlying condition and the owner declined further investigation. In addition, combing out of the scale was advised, as this removes the mites main food source. </font>
+
*<font color="white"> Honey was treated with 3 spot on applications of ivermectin, at 10 day intervals. The other rabbit was treated also. There was no obvious underlying condition and the owner declined further investigation. In addition, combing out of the scale was advised, as this removes the mites main food source. The rabbits' hutch must also be cleaned or treated as these mites can survive for up to 10 days in the environment. </font>
+
+
+
<big><center>[[Cases from General Practice - Small Animal|'''BACK TO CASES FROM GENERAL PRACTICE - SMALL ANIMAL''']]</center></big>