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My bunny has a rapidly expanding skin issue. Could it be mites?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 7 days old | 1.7636981 lbs

My bunny has this problem for almost 2 months and lately it started to expand rapidly. I am worried thats it is something serious. Please help i am really worried about my bunny

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Dr. Strydom, DVM

Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 22nd, 2019

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.
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