Therapeutic management of Sarcoptic mange in a rabbit

Abstract

The clinical signs of alopecia, severe itching, erythema, and scabby, dry crusty lesions on both ear edges were noticed in a rabbit used in this investigation. Sarcoptes scabiei mites were found in skin scrapings. Ivermectin 400 mcg/kg b.wt. was given by injection subcutaneously once a week for three weeks as part of the treatment. Zincovit drops (10 drops twice daily) and Tab. Cadistin (0.3-0.4 mg/kg BW) are used as supportive therapy. For early healing, oral medication was administered twice a day. Clinical examination showed that the lesions had significantly improved after three weeks, and mites were not found in the scrapings.