White flakes on my rabbit's fur and skin. Mites? Should I see a vet?

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• Answered By Todd Cecil

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 19th, 2018

  Thanks for reaching out about Willow. Dandruff is often a clinical signs of mites, although the mites are microscopic and can not be seen with the naked eye. A microscope is usually employed to confirm a diagnosis.
  Dietary deficiencies, other parasites (fleas), and rarely conditions such as a thymoma, can also cause flaky skin. If is just a scratch, that can be from trauma.
  The other rabbit can have mites and not have flaky skin.
  It is recommended if the condition worsens, a veterinary exam be scheduled. Mites are fairly easily treatable with the correct medicines.
  Good luck.

  

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• Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 25th, 2017

  I would have her checked for furmites. Usually, a vet will need to take some of that dandruff and look under the microscope. You can sometimes see them with the naked eye, but they are very small. Take some of those flakes and put them on a piece of paper. If you see any movement, you'll know there are mites.
  
  This can be treated with a spot-on treatment like Revolution. Best to have a vet check though, because this could be some other skin condition or need further treatment.

  

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