How do Cheyletiella mites spread from rabbit to rabbit via bedding?

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Hi! I've got a question about the cheyletiella parasitovorax on rabbits, In the article it says that it is also contagious through the bedding, but do you know how that exactly works? I am asking to use the info for a presentation for my education as veterinary assistant! Thanks in advance! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding rabbits. Cheyletiella is a mite that typically lives on the hairs of rabbits. The mites will travel to the skin surface to feed. If a mite falls off a rabbit, it is able to survive in the bedding for 10 days. During this time, it would be able to attach itself to the hairs of another rabbit. For this reason, it is recommended to change the bedding frequently during a mite infestation. I hope this information helps!

How do Cheyletiella mites spread from rabbit to rabbit via bedding?

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