Mites are external parasites that cause a severe skin condition (mange). A recent survey in East Africa revealed that rabbit mange prevalence stood at 57.3 percent. This implies that a rabbit ...

Q My three-year-old rabbit recently began to scratch her ears and one has gone floppy. My vet diagnosed ear mites and has prescribed a spot-on insecticide. Is this a common problem? A THE ear mite ...

There are other types of fur mites, though I have never seen them, and burrowing mites as well. Burrowing mites, called Sarcoptes, are extremely pruritic and we are fortunate they are rare in rabbits.

There are very few reasons to take a rabbit or any pocket pet (small pets like rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) to the veterinarian; they do not need vaccinations. But one such condition is ...