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i nid ur helppppppp plsssss

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Question
if my rabbit has flaky skin or rough skin what is the best medicine?if my rabbit has skin problem like flaky skin is there a possibilities to die? I live in phillipnes i dont know what is the right medicine i give my rabbit vitimin his very healthy.but when i saw him he has a flaky problem in his nose and eyes what should i do what is the best treatment for him plsssssss hellllppppppp meeeeeeeee

Answer
Dear Michael,

Your bunny sounds as if he may have mange or fur mites.  Please see:

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

The best, most effective medication we've found is Revolution (selamectin), which you should be able to get from a good vet.  You may be able to find a rabbit vet with the listings linked here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Another option is ivermectin, which you certainly can get from a vet if you can't find Revolution/Stronghold.

Good luck,

Dana