My rabbit has mites, and there is no small animal vet where I live. So a vet is not an option. Can I use 7 dust on him and his cage to get rid of the mites? Or whats the best thing to use to get rid of them?
Rabbits are extremely sensitive to chemicals, I would not use any product on them that is not specifically recommended for rabbits. Here is a site about mites in rabbits and what can be used to treat them. http://www.mybunny.org/info/mites.pdf Selamectin is the treatment of choice for mites in rabbit, it is sold as Revolution or Stronghold. You will likely need to get one of these products from a vet, a livestock vet will carry these or can order them for you, you would not necessarily need a small animal vet. If a vet is totally and completely out of the question, if you are in the US, some suppliers in Canada will dispense these without a prescription and ship to you, but make sure you get the correct dosage.
Don’t use a strong insecticide! There sprays and wipes specifically for fleas and mites on little furries. You will have to thoroughly scrub the cage and replace anything you can’t scrub.
Do you know what kind of mite it is? Your rabbit may have to be treated by a vet.
NO! Sevin dust is a very strong pesticide. I don’t use it on any of our animals, although I know some people who use it on poultry. Besides, rabbits groom themselves, which means your rabbit will end up ingesting the chemical, which is very toxic.
Check with your local feed supply store or pet shop. There are other non-prescription remedies to treat mites that are safe for rabbits and cavies. We use natural oils on our chickens – the oil smothers the mites, but I’ve never had to deal with mites on rabbits. Check with the stores and see what they carry and recommend.
Make sure you thoroughly clean and disinfect your rabbit’s cage with a mild solution of bleach and water. To help prevent parasite problems in the future, you can also add a very small amount of DE (diametous earth) to their feed. This helps prevent both internal and external parasites, and it is a safe and natural alternative to medications. It also keeps the flies off manure!
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oregano13
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
1Rabbits are extremely sensitive to chemicals, I would not use any product on them that is not specifically recommended for rabbits. Here is a site about mites in rabbits and what can be used to treat them. http://www.mybunny.org/info/mites.pdf Selamectin is the treatment of choice for mites in rabbit, it is sold as Revolution or Stronghold. You will likely need to get one of these products from a vet, a livestock vet will carry these or can order them for you, you would not necessarily need a small animal vet. If a vet is totally and completely out of the question, if you are in the US, some suppliers in Canada will dispense these without a prescription and ship to you, but make sure you get the correct dosage.
Penny
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
2Don’t use a strong insecticide! There sprays and wipes specifically for fleas and mites on little furries. You will have to thoroughly scrub the cage and replace anything you can’t scrub.
Do you know what kind of mite it is? Your rabbit may have to be treated by a vet.
stonefieldhill
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
3NO! Sevin dust is a very strong pesticide. I don’t use it on any of our animals, although I know some people who use it on poultry. Besides, rabbits groom themselves, which means your rabbit will end up ingesting the chemical, which is very toxic.
Check with your local feed supply store or pet shop. There are other non-prescription remedies to treat mites that are safe for rabbits and cavies. We use natural oils on our chickens – the oil smothers the mites, but I’ve never had to deal with mites on rabbits. Check with the stores and see what they carry and recommend.
Make sure you thoroughly clean and disinfect your rabbit’s cage with a mild solution of bleach and water. To help prevent parasite problems in the future, you can also add a very small amount of DE (diametous earth) to their feed. This helps prevent both internal and external parasites, and it is a safe and natural alternative to medications. It also keeps the flies off manure!
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