Do rabbits have fleas?
No fleas are normally found on rabbits. Because rabbits have a strong sense of self-cleaning, they will clean their own hair after eating, and they will not take the initiative to run to some dirty places or corners, so rabbits generally do not have the chance to give birth to fleas, but they do. You can be infected with another skin parasite — that’s mites.
Although the rabbit does not have the possibility of giving birth to fleas, it does not mean that it does not have fleas on it. They can also become infected with fleas due to a dirty environment or close contact with unclean cats or dogs. At this time, the owner can shave and apply medicine on the part of the rabbit bitten by the fleas, and wear an Elizabethan ring to prevent the rabbit from licking the medicine. At the same time, sterilize and disinfect the rabbit’s food pots, cages and other supplies to prevent flea residues.
Symptoms and treatment of mites in rabbits
Symptoms: Usually Rabbits are more susceptible to mites around the eyes, above the ears, and on the feet. And if the rabbit has mites, it will be severe itching, which will cause the rabbit to scratch the skin, so the skin of the rabbit will be scratched or even bitten, resulting in a large area of hair loss. Mite-infested scars may also appear.
Treatment: After the owner finds that the rabbit is infected with mites, he needs to take a bath immediately. After washing and drying the hair, he should shave the hair around the part where the mites grow to expose the wound. , and then soak the soft blood scab with a cotton ball, remove it and apply a special potion. After the potion dries, put a hood on the rabbit and wait for it to heal. Note: The cleared blood scabs should be collected and destroyed.
