Mange mites, which burrow into the skin and lay eggs causing sarcoptic mange (pictured), are rare in rabbits, however, they cause severe itchiness and are difficult to eradicate.

Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats. If your cat is young and roams ...

Mite infestation in rabbits is the second most prevalent disease affecting the animals after those of the digestive system. Mites are external parasites that cause a severe skin condition (mange).

Again, these mites are host specific. The symptoms are usually very crusty ears. If you are going to treat your rabbit for ear mites, don’t try to scrub or clean out the ears.

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 ...

Large numbers of fleas on a rabbit can lead to more severe, even life-threatening problems versus pruritus. This is precisely because of the blood loss.

Keep tabs on 32 of the illnesses that typically affect rabbits, so that you can spot the early signs and seek potentially life-saving treatment ...