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Crusty eye and ear issues

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Question
Our five month old mini rex developed a little dry nose (her fur looked like it was turning white) late July.  I treated it with conofite lotion/oil and it's better however, she now has dry, flaky spots around the perimeter of her ears (sounds similar to what is described in another question).  THe conofite is working on her ears but now she has white patches around her eyes.  I was told not to use conofite on her eyes.  Can I use mineral oil?  Susan

Answer
Dear Susan,

This is not likely to be fungus, but rather mange, which is caused by parasitic mites.  The conofite might help control a secondary fungal infection, but until you control the mites, the problem will recur.  Please read:

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

for a full description, plus before and after treatment pictures of *severe* mange.  We've found that the best treatment is Revolution (selamectin), available from your trusted rabbit vet:

www.rabbit.org/vets

With treatment, your bunny should be back to normal within a week to ten days.

Hope that helps!

Dana