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=Rats=

The rat is affected by both burrowing and fur mite species:

==Introduction==

 

Rats can be affected by both [[:Category:Burrowing Mites|burrowing]] and [[:Category:Non-Burrowing Mites|fur mite]] species.

==Burrowing Mites==

==Burrowing Mites==

Rats may rarely be infected with the burrowing mite ''Notoedres muris'' '''''aka ear mites'''''.

Rats may rarely be infected with the burrowing mite '''''[[Notoedres]] muris''''' also known as '''ear mites'''.

==Fur Mites==

==Fur Mites==

''Radfordia ensifera'' is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact.

'''''Radfordia ensifera''''' is the most common species. It is transferred by direct contact.

===Clinical signs===

===Clinical Signs===

There may be no clinical signs, or the rat may develop small scaly lesions around the head and shoulders.

There may be no clinical signs or the rat may develop '''small scaly lesions''' around the head and shoulders.

===Treatment===

===Treatment===

Two injections of Ivermectin administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays. <br><br>

Two injections of '''Ivermectin''' administered subcutaneously 7 days apart are reported to be effective. The environment should be treated with insecticidal sprays.  

 

Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''

Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''

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