Rabbit acariasis is a disease caused by mites parasitic on rabbit body surface, which usually occurs easily in spring and autumn. Symptoms include itching, redness, depilation, weight loss and skin infection in rabbits. Once the above symptoms are found in rabbits, it is very important to treat them in time.
2, acaricidal drugs
In view of rabbit acariasis, commonly used drugs include bitworm suspension, ivermectin, thiomersal, carbendazim and so on. These drugs can effectively kill mites parasitic on the rabbit body surface, and have no great side effects on the rabbit itself. When using drugs, it is necessary to follow strict medication methods and doses to avoid the problem of drug overdose.
In addition, some herbal preparations can also be selected for treatment, such as chrysanthemum, gastrodia elata, ginseng, medlar and other Chinese herbal medicines, which can effectively kill mites parasitic on the rabbit body surface and will not cause too much burden on the rabbit body. However, it should be noted that when using herbal preparations for treatment, regular manufacturers and products should be selected to avoid the adverse effects caused by improper use.
3. Special treatment methods
For some severely damaged skin parts, some special treatment methods can be adopted. For example, topical anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for local treatment, while strengthening nutrition, promoting the improvement of its own immunity and helping rabbits recover damaged skin. During special treatment, it is necessary to pay attention to the dosage and usage of drugs to avoid unnecessary stimulation and injury to rabbits.
4, feed drug prevention
Feeding management is very important in preventing rabbit acariasis. It is very important to disinfect rabbit huts and rabbits regularly, and to clean and replace padding regularly. In addition, some drugs can be added to the rabbit feed for treatment and prevention. For example, sulfur and benzalkonium bromide are commonly used feed drugs, which can effectively prevent and treat rabbit acariasis.