Ear mites are
parasitic disease caused by psoroptes cuniculi which likes to live in the
rabbit's ear canal.
Symptoms
An
infected rabbit shakes its head and flops or scratches its ears trying to rid
itself of mites. Thick crusts of mites and serum will accumulate inside the
ear. In severe cases symptoms include spasms of eye muscles, nerve damage
resulting in partial paralysis, weight loss, and secondary infections of the
ears.
Treatment
Swab
the ear with a mixture of 1 part iodoform, 10 parts ether, and 25 parts
vegetable oil or 25-30% emulsion of benzyl benzoate in vegetable oil. Gently massage
the base of the ear to work the oil in and drown the mites. Remember to remove
all crust before swabbing the ear. Continue the treatment 6 to 10 days after
first treatment.
Treat all rabbits near the infected one.
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Mastitis
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