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Why is my rabbit shaking head with ear issues and white mites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 0 lbs

Hi my 16 month old buck white mini lop rabbit has had two lateral ear sections (think it is called that) . Basically his ears have been reconstructed due to him having large waxy masses in both ears..He has been shaking his head ever since and as a precaution I put two xeno 450 on the back of his neck on 7 June. When I groomed him I could see tiny white mites on the fur that came out. He also has what appear to be are white lumps in his ears.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on June 17th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Snowbow and including the photos, but the pictures are out of focus. A veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. The ears probably needed to be clean out, with anesthesia or sedation. Good luck.

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