lunarlady
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So I took my bunnies for their first vet check-up this morning. The vet noticed crusting on the edges of my white bunny, Blanco's, ears. He told me that he has ear mites and gave me an anti-fungal/anti-bacterial shampoo good for cats, dogs, and horses. He told me to lather some in twice a week until symptoms abate. Apparently, my other rabbit, Sylvia, is starting to catch it too though Blanco's is slightly worse.
However, it's not so bad yet. I've seen some photos of how bad it can get so I know that we're in the very early stages right now. I can't even take photos cause it won't show. The edges of the ears are just slightly harder and crusted. So far, the crusting is only on the ears. The vet said that Blanco has some on his nose as well. It's starting to show.
Today, I bathed my bunnies with the shampoo. Though I think they got scared at first, it seemed they really enjoyed the rub down and drying after. Will do it again after 3 days. I really really hope they get well soon.
As I was bathing Blanco though, I noticed that the edges of his eyes are slightly reddish too, and it seems like it has less fur than before. Not sure if the mites have gotten there too. Do you guys think so? (Gosh, I really hope not.)
I just wanted to share this information with you guys. Maybe those who have had experience with this can give me tips or some comforting/assuring words cause I'm a worried mommy. Like do you guys know maybe how long before the mites are eradicated? Can they be totally eradicated? Also how can I comfort my bunnies more when I give them a bath? Kindly let me know. Your wise words will bring much comfort. Thankssss!!!
EDIT: Also, the vet said my bunnies got the mites probably at the pet store. Can humans also get it?! :-O Oh my!
However, it's not so bad yet. I've seen some photos of how bad it can get so I know that we're in the very early stages right now. I can't even take photos cause it won't show. The edges of the ears are just slightly harder and crusted. So far, the crusting is only on the ears. The vet said that Blanco has some on his nose as well. It's starting to show.
Today, I bathed my bunnies with the shampoo. Though I think they got scared at first, it seemed they really enjoyed the rub down and drying after. Will do it again after 3 days. I really really hope they get well soon.
As I was bathing Blanco though, I noticed that the edges of his eyes are slightly reddish too, and it seems like it has less fur than before. Not sure if the mites have gotten there too. Do you guys think so? (Gosh, I really hope not.)
I just wanted to share this information with you guys. Maybe those who have had experience with this can give me tips or some comforting/assuring words cause I'm a worried mommy. Like do you guys know maybe how long before the mites are eradicated? Can they be totally eradicated? Also how can I comfort my bunnies more when I give them a bath? Kindly let me know. Your wise words will bring much comfort. Thankssss!!!
EDIT: Also, the vet said my bunnies got the mites probably at the pet store. Can humans also get it?! :-O Oh my!
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