revolution or stronghold for rabbits

Question
Hello,
I noticed recently on my bunnies back he has a bald spot with white dandruff/flaky skin around it.. It is the size of a quarter.  I had chickens a few months ago and got rid of them I clean out the hutch and moved my rabbit to his new home it is much larger then his previous hutch. .  I have fresh alfalfa and have been giving him that he seems to like it.  I read frontline is not for rabbits... Is revolution or stronghold for rabbits and is it a over the counter treatment for rabbits?? What do you suggest I treat him with and where I can purchase it?? Can I bath him?? Can I bath him with flea/tic shampoo for puppies??          Thanks for your time
Bernie

Answer
Dear Bernie,

Please see:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html

Revolution/Stronghold (selamectin) is not an over-the-counter product; you need to get it from your rabbit-savvy veterinarian:

http://www.rabbit.org/vets

DO NOT use over-the-counter flea products or shampoos, as even those with rabbits on the label can have very harmful ingredients.  DO NOT bathe your bunny.  Please see:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/buttbath.html

for more information on the dangers of bathing a bunny, and for alternative, safer ways of cleaning him up.

But best bet is to get bun to a good rabbit vet for in-person diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

I hope this helps.

Dana