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==Non-Burrowing Mites==
==Non-Burrowing Mites==
===''Cheyletiella parasitovorax''==
===''Cheyletiella parasitovorax''===
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 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 (harvest mites)''===
These may be found in rabbits. The larval form is parasitic.
These may be found in rabbits. The larval form is parasitic.
===''Psoroptiasis''==
===''Psoroptiasis''===
Otitis externa is frequently seen in pet rabbits and is due to infestation of the ears with the mite, ''Psoroptes cuniculi'', and frequently secondarily infected with bacteria. Affected rabbits are presented with much dry, scaly matter in one or both ears, in which the mite can be seen on microscopy after in vitro clearance with potassium hydroxide. Affected ears give off a bad odour (Okerman 1994).
Otitis externa is frequently seen in pet rabbits and is due to infestation of the ears with the mite, ''Psoroptes cuniculi'', and frequently secondarily infected with bacteria. Affected rabbits are presented with much dry, scaly matter in one or both ears, in which the mite can be seen on microscopy after in vitro clearance with potassium hydroxide. Affected ears give off a bad odour (Okerman 1994).