Sorry but I'm new to this and have no idea whatI'm doing, but anyway I have a litter of six week old holland lops theyhave white tiny flakes all over them and I think I saw a flea. Is thispossible and if so what do I do.
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Rowan
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Welcome to the forum 
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White flakes may well bebe mites, but if you saw a flea they might have those too.
A lot of products aren't safe to use on rabbits, and if they're asyoung as that I'd definitely check with a rabbit savvy vet before usinganything unless anyone else on here knows for sure what's safe at thatage.
They sound cute, any pictures?
Kate
.White flakes may well bebe mites, but if you saw a flea they might have those too.
A lot of products aren't safe to use on rabbits, and if they're asyoung as that I'd definitely check with a rabbit savvy vet before usinganything unless anyone else on here knows for sure what's safe at thatage.
They sound cute, any pictures?
Kate
We had two other litters that did just fine. Sowhat would cause this one to be different? No, I don't have anypictures. We have 2 solid black, one blue, and three torts. Their furlooks fine. It's just by their ears and the top of the head and mostlyon the blacks. It just looks like tiny white specks. I've read aboutusing cat flea powder but was worried becauce they are so young. SodoI need to treat the mom eventhough I don't see anything onher?
Bramble Briar86
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I was thinking dander when i first read thepost:?but, if you saw fleas, you should probably do someresearch to see what do safely use on rabbits. do you have any picturesof this do show us?
Ellie
Ellie
Welcome Holland,
As stated in Kathy Smith's book, Rabbit Health in the 21stCentury, "If your rabbit seems to have only a few fleas, the safestway to get rid of them is to use a flea comb. A thorough combing shouldbe done daily. Kill the fleas by dipping the comb in a warm, soapywater. Rinse the comb thoroughly before continuing to comb"
Of course, make sure you dry of the rabbits when you're done. Make sureyou thoroughly clean all areas where the rabbits are. Wash all bedding,carpet area, etc., with hot water.
-Carolyn
As stated in Kathy Smith's book, Rabbit Health in the 21stCentury, "If your rabbit seems to have only a few fleas, the safestway to get rid of them is to use a flea comb. A thorough combing shouldbe done daily. Kill the fleas by dipping the comb in a warm, soapywater. Rinse the comb thoroughly before continuing to comb"
Of course, make sure you dry of the rabbits when you're done. Make sureyou thoroughly clean all areas where the rabbits are. Wash all bedding,carpet area, etc., with hot water.
-Carolyn
iloveallrabbits
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when rabbits have flea bites and they constantly itch at them could that cause little sores where they itched?
rabbitgirl
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Carolyn wrote:
My kitty powder says not til 12 wks....maybe it's different....
Rose
My kitty powder says not til 12 wks....maybe it's different....
Rose
rabbitgirl
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Plus I think my powder is for cats, not kittens.
I would just like to say thanks for all the info.And I think we will be okay. I read some info about using mineral oil,and I think this may be a little bit safer for the little ones. Doesanyone else know much about this. It just said to wipe them down withthe mineral oil, paying special care to the ear and head area. I alsoread about using a damp sponge and warm soapy water, but was a littleunsure. As far as having pics for my little ones, no I don't justbecause I'm not good at getting pics on my computer, and my digital isbroken.
I've gone the mineral oil route and although itworks for ear mites, it is messy! The oil clogstheir pours and it sufficates the bug.
I have doubts that the mineral oil will get rid of fleas, but I couldbe wrong. It's very oily and messy for the rabbit.Tucker was so mad at me! This was the look I got for astraight week.
-Carolyn
I have doubts that the mineral oil will get rid of fleas, but I couldbe wrong. It's very oily and messy for the rabbit.Tucker was so mad at me! This was the look I got for astraight week.
-Carolyn
The tiny white flakes may be dander, make suretheir feed has enough nuts and grains to the get fatty acids. Iuse kitten Advantage on my dwarf for fleas with good resultsbut I'd call a vet who knows rabbits and ask, where they are so young.
Judie
Judie
Buck Jones
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Rare for buns to get "dander." Moreprobable it is mites. Mites can be treated at home withivemectin 1.87% horse worming paste.
FYI: from a previous post by Carolyn....
"I use Ivermectin 1.87. A pea-sized dollop of it, repeat processafter 10 days and then 10 days later to rid of any eggs that were laid.One tube will provide many many treatments, and it is very effectiveagainst mites.
Ivermectin is a horse worming paste. It is said to be good foreliminating fur mites, ear mites, and worms. It doesn't work onadult-stage fleas. Put the dollop on the forepaw where it will belicked off....
Carolyn"
Buck
FYI: from a previous post by Carolyn....
"I use Ivermectin 1.87. A pea-sized dollop of it, repeat processafter 10 days and then 10 days later to rid of any eggs that were laid.One tube will provide many many treatments, and it is very effectiveagainst mites.
Ivermectin is a horse worming paste. It is said to be good foreliminating fur mites, ear mites, and worms. It doesn't work onadult-stage fleas. Put the dollop on the forepaw where it will belicked off....
Carolyn"
Buck
Hi guys, I just wanted to let you knowthat I got all of the buns out today went over them completly, changedout the nest box with new hay and a smaller amount of fur, and I didn'tsee any fleas. The 3 tort buns were just fine no white stuff at all,and the three black babies had some white it was just behind the earson all three, I think it my have been something left from the birthsac? but anyway I wiped all of them down with listerine and dried themoff really well. I looked at the mom as best I could, as she is a veryprotective mom, and didn't see anything on her. But thanks for all theinfo.
