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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''===
More general information can be found at [[Cheyletiellosis]] page.
===[[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.
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).
For more information visit [[Psoroptic Mange]] page.
====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.
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