Scab on ear

[Vivienne]

Hi everyone! New rabbit owner here,
I just saw a scab on my rabbits ear and I’m quite concerned as to where he’s got it as he’s an indoor bunny and is alone
I haven’t noticed any changes in diet and his behaviour is still the same (very active and playful)

Is it suggested to visit a vet for this one ?

thanks in advance

 

[Remy The Rabbit]

Is there hair loss around the ear? Is the ear looking dirty? If so, it could be ear mites, which you should go to the vet for. If you suspect ear mites, keep a lookout for scratching, mild head tilting, and irration.

https://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-Ear-Mites-in-Rabbits
If you don't think it is ear mites, then I would suggest monitoring it for the next few days, then check it again. It could be an infection, or something that shouldn't be worried about too much.

I'm not a vet, and I'm sure others will have great answers as well!

Best wishes ~
Remy

 

[Vivienne]

Is there hair loss around the ear? Is the ear looking dirty? If so, it could be ear mites, which you should go to the vet for. If you suspect ear mites, keep a lookout for scratching, mild head tilting, and irration.

https://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-Ear-Mites-in-Rabbits
If you don't think it is ear mites, then I would suggest monitoring it for the next few days, then check it again. It could be an infection, or something that shouldn't be worried about too much.

I'm not a vet, and I'm sure others will have great answers as well!

Best wishes ~
Remy

Hi Remy! Thanks for your help
I did check around the ear for signs of ear mites and didn’t notice anything unusual so I’ll just monitor it for the next few days
Just panicked since it’s his first incident since I’ve got him haha

 

[Mariam+Theo]

I'm also thinking it might be ear mites. Here is another link on them: MediRabbit.
If you suspect ear mites, you can treat it with Ivermectin. It is the most common way to treat them.
Medirabbit says:
"Ivermectin: 0.4 mg/kg, PO (oral) or SC (subcutaneous injection), 3 times at intervals of 14 days (life cycle of Psoroptes cuniculi is 21 days); 0.2 mg/kg has been found ineffective."

I always try out a natural way first and thought this might be helpful: http://florida4h.org/projects/rabbits/MarketRabbits/Files/NaturalRemedies.pdf
"EAR MITES: Olive Oil: Clean out the ear, carefully, remove all the brown waxy build up. Using a droper add 6-7 drops of olive oil into each ear. Keep the rabbit from shaking its head for a few minutes so that the oil can work its way into the ear. The oil will drown and kill the mites."

There was a thread a couple of months back on this topic. Here is the link: Help 3 rabbits with Really bad ear and fur mites

 

[Remy The Rabbit]

No problem, and thanks @Mariam+Theo

@Mariam+Theo gives really good advice, I would recommend checking out their page!

 

[Toffee and Valentina]

My rabbit recently had an ear scab so I had to do lots of research as to what it might be. Check genitals for sores. One option is rabbit sypphylis. Can be passed from mom and dormant for years.

 

[Vivienne]

Thanks for the response everyone ! I took him to a vet and they said it was a superficial wound thanks for the prompt replies and help !