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TREATING RABBIT PARASITES

First broadcast on www.provet.co.uk  


This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only.

You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

The following dose rates have been recommended for treating parasites in rabbits 

Few veterinary medicinal products for the treatment of endoparasites and ectoparasites currently have UK product licenses for the treatment of rabbits. The following have been recommended :

  • Ivermectin for endoparasites and ectoparasites - 200-400 micrograms/ kg body weight by subcutaneous injection OR 400 micrograms by mouth
  • Piperazine for endoparasites - 500 micrograms/kg body weight by mouth, repeated after 10 days
  • Permethrin for ectoparasites - used as an external dusting powder