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Forum DIET & CARE Ear Mite Treatment?

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    • Hokankai
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        Theodore was treated for ear mites about a month ago and they’re showing up again but on his other ear (I think…I can’t remember which ear was affected last time). He received one shot of ivermectin without plans to receive another. His ear is starting to show slight flakiness and is warm.

        I would prefer to not pay another $100, and I have a tube of Revolution for Kittens left over from when I treated my rats. 

        What are the dosage and application instructions for a 2.5 lb rabbit? Do I put it on the back of his neck like flea treatment? How many drops? And he needs to be treated again in 3 weeks right?


      • Sarita
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          I would call the vet office to get the correct dosage for the Revolution.

          As for ivermectin – that takes 3 treatments to rid your animal of ear mite – so one treatment is not going to be effective.


        • Hokankai
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            I calculated the dosage using this for future reference: Revolution (selamectin) comes in two concentrations: 120mg/ml and
            60mg/ml. The former is sold in tubes for larger dogs, and the latter is
            sold in tubes for smaller dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. If you’re not
            sure which solution you have, check the box. The concentration is listed
            there, usually in very fine print.

            Either solution will work for rabbits. It’s the amount that must be
            modified to give the correct dose, which is 6mg/kg.

            Note that a cubic centimeter (cc) is the same as a milliliter (ml). If you
            are using the more concentrated solution (120mg/ml), then use a
            *needle-less* 1cc syringe (from your vet) to draw up 0.05cc per kg of
            rabbit. For example, a 4kg rabbit would get 0.2ml of the 120mg/ml
            solution.

            If you are using the less concentrated solution (60mg/ml), then use the
            1cc syringe to draw up 0.1cc per kg of rabbit. The same 4kg rabbit as
            above would get 0.4ml of the less concentrated solution. Obviously, you
            need an accurate weight for your rabbit to determine the correct volume
            of Revolution. (Note also that 1kg = 2.2lb)

            Squirt the Revolution onto the skin (part the fur, and gently press the
            tip of the (NO NEEDLE!) syringe to the skin) on the back of the neck area,
            just above the shoulders. This dose should last 2-4 weeks, but you should
            always consult your veterinarian about proper dosing, and not use any
            medications on your rabbit without first consulting your vet.

            And figured out which to buy with this :
            http://www.drugs.com/vet/revolution.html

            My vet made no mention of another visit, which makes me cranky. I purchased 3 tubes of Revolution, each with a enough for both buns. $45 for 3 treatments for two buns is a TON cheaper than $100 for one treatment for one bun at the vet. Yeesh!

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