Why is my rabbit flaking?
Walking Dandruff (cheyletiellosis) in rabbits is caused by a common rabbit fur mite (Cheyletiella parasitovorax). The mite’s effects are called “walking dandruff” because these large, whitish mites crawl across the skin and fur, and cause excessive flaky skin on a rabbit.
How do you get rid of dandruff on a rabbit?
Start treating walking dandruff (Cheyletiella parasitovax) with an over-the-counter treatment, such as Beaphar Anti-Parasite Spot On. For larger mite infestations, prescription medications such as Ivermectin or Revolution, will clear up the problem in a few weeks.
Do rabbits get dandruff when they shed?
It is a non-burrowing mite that is just visible to the naked eye, so is sometimes known as the “walking mite” or “walking dandruff”since you can often see them moving. Many rabbits carry the mite with no clinical signs.
How do you know if rabbit has mites?
Visual signs include chronic dandruff, “walking dandruff,” chronic scratching of the hindquarters, nape of neck, and along the back, sores or scabs in the same areas, and hair loss. Microscopic diagnosis of the mites or eggs recovered by a skin scraping, combing, or acetate tape can positively identify an infestation.
Why are there white flakes on my rabbit’s skin?
Unlike scabies, this kind of fur mites is non-burrowing one, so they only infest in the outer area of rabbit’s skin. The white flakes you see are including mites’ eggs and they usually take place about 3 or 4 mm above the skin.
What does it mean when a rabbit loses its hair?
There are many reasons your rabbit may be experiencing hair loss, also known as alopecia. The hair loss may appear as small, bald spots on their body, or there may be larger areas of your rabbit’s coat that are missing hair. You may also notice general hair loss throughout your rabbit’s body.
What kind of rabbit has thin fur on bottom of feet?
Heavy-bodied breeds (Flemish Giant, Californian), obese rabbits, and those with thin fur on the bottoms of their feet (Rex) are predisposed to this problem.
Why does my Dwarf Angora rabbit lose its hair?
In some cases alopecia may be the result of a behavioral problem known as “ barbering .” This is where a dominant rabbit will chew or pull the hair out of its fellow cage-mate; hair loss predominantly appears on the flanks. Alopecia can occur because of normal shedding patterns, especially in breeds such as the Dwarf, Miniature Lop, and Angora.
Unlike scabies, this kind of fur mites is non-burrowing one, so they only infest in the outer area of rabbit’s skin. The white flakes you see are including mites’ eggs and they usually take place about 3 or 4 mm above the skin.
Heavy-bodied breeds (Flemish Giant, Californian), obese rabbits, and those with thin fur on the bottoms of their feet (Rex) are predisposed to this problem.
There are many reasons your rabbit may be experiencing hair loss, also known as alopecia. The hair loss may appear as small, bald spots on their body, or there may be larger areas of your rabbit’s coat that are missing hair. You may also notice general hair loss throughout your rabbit’s body.
In some cases alopecia may be the result of a behavioral problem known as “ barbering .” This is where a dominant rabbit will chew or pull the hair out of its fellow cage-mate; hair loss predominantly appears on the flanks. Alopecia can occur because of normal shedding patterns, especially in breeds such as the Dwarf, Miniature Lop, and Angora.
