Why is my rabbit's mange getting worse despite ivermectin treatment?

It looks as though this product is 2% w/v, which translates to 20mg moxidectin per ml. Based on that information, Moyel would receive 0.029ml according to your vet's directions. The Quest gel is labeled for exclusive use in horses and clearly states that it should not be used in other species. As a result, I would inquire further with your vet as to their planned course of treatment. Even if they feel comfortable prescribing this medication in an off-label fashion (which is commonly done!), the volume of medication appropriate for Moyel is so minuscule that it's next to impossible to achieve accurate dosing. I would instead ask if they have recommendations for topical treatments of moxidectin or selamectin if they're more comfortable using those medications rather than injectable ivermectin. I hope that everything goes well!

I have to admit that i have never needed to give pain killers to a rabbit suffering from mange, even in very severe cases but if you think she is in pain take her back to your vet and ask them to prescribe Metacam which is the only safe option for rabbits. give it some time, the treatment takes 3-4 weeks for the condition to clear up, Revolution is not always effective but Ivermectin is and will resolve the condition 100%

The best treatment for mites in Rabbits is Ivermectin drops, you might be able to find them over the counter in pet shops, otherwise at the vet's. regarding the bedding i would recommend throwing away everything you can and washing very well in high temperature everything you cannot.

Jolina appears to have mange mites. This needs special medication to clear up. Either Ivermectin OR selamectin. You will have to get these medications from your vet as they must be dosed very accurately to avoid potential side effects or a deadly overdose. Mites are very easy to treat if you have correct medication but it can take months to completely resolve.

Thanks for reaching out about Moyel and sorry to hear about the complications. How do you know it is fungal? Sulfur dips are a fairly good treatment for fungal infections but care must be made around the face. Moist dermatitis around the face from drooling is more likely a staphylococcus or pseudomonas infection, but curing the drooling should correct the skin problems. A veterinarian needs to inspect the cheek teeth for points. Try to dry the lesion and prevent getting wet. A diagnosis should be confirmed prior to treating with anti-fungals as they can cause severe gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Good luck.

This is most likely Scabies (a mite infestation), this can become much more severe than that, i recommend taking him to the vet ASAP, he will need an injection of ivermectin (3 times one week apart), this should resolve the problem within 2-4 weeks.

Hi, and thanks for your question. This could be due to an allergy, although it could also be infection. First of all, you will need to ask the vet to perform a skin scrape (or similar test) - this might reveal an infection. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try to discover the cause of the allergy. Three main type of allergies are usually affecting pets: food allergies, flea and parasite related ones and environmental type (allergens coming from trees, pollens, dust etc etc). Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair any possible skin lesions (like steroids and antibiotics). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!