Rabbits tend to have thick scaling and no primary lesions. Diagnosis is confirmed by the demonstration of mites or eggs. Observation of mites with a magnifying lens after brushing the debris onto dark paper is the preferred method. Skin scraping 3. Sometimes no mites are found and the diagnosis can be made retrospectively after response to therapy.
Treatment is usually easy.
Common insecticide and flea products kill Cheyletiella mites . All animals on the premises must be treated. The environment should be cleaned and the area where the pet spends, most of the time should be treated with an insecticide every two weeks for 3 times. The products labeled for cats are safe for rabbits. This disease is zoonotic and it is your responsibility to inform and refer the client to a physician for possible treatment.