Rabbit Issue Identification

[TacomaFarms]

I am a brand new newbie, and I'm having a concern with one of my buns.

Thumper, my 5 month old NewZea has these weird bumps on his nose, they are pink in color, appear to either be scabs or eggs, but I cannot tell. They don't seem to bother him, except when I try to pick them off, but I don't know what they are. I have checked his ears, no mites, checked his vent, healthy, applied Sevin dust for fleas, as my other bun had fleas and their hutches are adjoining. I'm not sure what it is! Can anyone help?

Also, has anyone found that Sevin dust works for fleas? Snowy, my NZ White 6 mos, has them around her neck and back.

 

[LakeCondo]

I would never use Sevin on a rabbit. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is much safer. Just make sure it doesn't become air-borne, as they shouldn't need it. Also of course use a flea comb as often as you can. Once the problem is contained you need to wash in hot water everything they come in contact with, or steam clean things that can't be washed. See tipnut.com for more ideas.

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

here is a link to minumize time, http://www.medirabbit.com has a exotic dvm identified this problem--do not use savin,or diatomaceous earth--they pose health hazzards,--if it is a blood sucker use advantage in the orange box and follow the directions as if your life depends on it--any insecticide mis used is deadly---use a nit/flea comb to comb out the area and look for flea poop/dirt---this situation is stressful and unhealthy for the bun---reinforce the correct diet also--grasses,pellts,water---sincerely james waller :heartbeat:

 

[missyscove]

Where are you located? There are a number of viruses that infect rabbits that can cause skin lesions. I think your best bet is to have a vet take a look at them. As for the fleas, I prefer to treat with a topical product like advantage or revolution (selamectin) but never use frontline (fipronil) on a rabbit.

 

[tamsin]

I can't tell from the photo but there are several things it could be ...

ticks (though looks a bit small)
mites/fleas which cause the rabbit to scratch making scabs
mange (another type of mite)
syphilis (a STD transmitted between rabbits)
ringworm (a fungus, not actually a worm)

Depending which it is effects the treatment, I think you really need to get a vet or someone experiences to take a look in person. Don't pick the scabs as that may make it worse and somethings ie ringworm you could catch!