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Lice or Dandruff? :(

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Question
I was patting my rabbit today when i saw what looked like lice eggs in his fur. In the white patches of fur they are tiny and brown stuck to the tops of the fur strands. In his black patches they look white and are similar of course. There are many of these eggs(I think they are eggs)but no live lice running around. He sometimes scratches himself but not alot. I am so worried, thanktou so much.

Answer
Hi Hanna,

The only way to know for sure is to have a vet look at him.  If it is fur mites it is easy to fix with Revolution but I believe it is only available through a veterinarian.  Rabbits do get dandruff but the vet as special glasses that they can see if it is indeed dandruff or mites.

Good luck

Pam