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How to treat rabbit mites, hair loss, and bedding with OTC products?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered

Henry has mites on his back and a bald spot from hair loss. What can I get over the counter from like tractor supply to treat and relieve him of them? And how to treat his bedding as well? Thank you Christi

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 18th, 2017

The best treatment for mites in Rabbits is Ivermectin drops, you might be able to find them over the counter in pet shops, otherwise at the vet's. regarding the bedding i would recommend throwing away everything you can and washing very well in high temperature everything you cannot.

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