 Nothing contained in articles &/or content is or should be considered, or used as a substitute for, veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Wool mites in angora rabbits look like dandruff. They are a small parasite that borrows under the rabbit's skin. They can cause hair loss & extreme itching. Not to mention, your once beautiful bunny wool will mat close to the skin & have tons of little white specks in it; not the sort of fiber you want to use for spinning! If your angora bunny already has wool mites, you can treat with Revolution (also known as Stronghold), 1% Ivomec, or 1% Agrimectin Ivermectin (typically a little cheaper than Ivomec) using the chart above. Repeat after two weeks. After the second treatment, treat once a month just like you would for treating your cat or dog for fleas. If you decide to use Ivermectin injection rather than Revolution, I recommend using it as a spot-on treatment just like you do Revolution. Please keep in mind that using the injection types on rabbits is considered off-label use. If your angora rabbit doesn't show signs of fur mites, I recommend treating once a month for preventative measures. Bonus: These medications treat more than wool mites. They are also effective in treating ear mites & some intestinal worms. Revolution is usually the most expensive treatment method. It is also reported to be the safest. I prefer to use Revolution/Stronghold for my angora bunnies. However, I have also used Ivomec, ivermection, & Cydectin successfully. You can get Revolution with a veterinary prescription or you can order it online as Stronghold. I know some folks have reported success using food grade Diatomaceous Earth (aka DE). Unfortunately, while I find DE useful as a dewormer, I have never found DE to be helpful for mites. If you decide to try DE first, keep in mind that it will be in your rabbits wool. If you have a blower, you can probably blow most of it out. You will need to wear a dust mask. You do not want to breath in DE. If you don't have a blower, you can try to comb it out. I recommend reading my Angora Rabbit Care post for in-depth details on how to properly care for your fluffy bunny.
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 Hi there! My name is Jen. I'm a "tree hugging dirt worshiper" who has been organically farming for well over a decade. It never ceases to amaze me at how much I've learned & how much I am still learning. I have studied natural health, nutrition, & herbs for over two decades. Our health & the natural world around us are connected in ways we don't often realize. How we treat the land & animals directly affects us in both body & mind. My goal is to provide others with truly natural humane goods from my own little piece of paradise, & to freely pass along whatever knowledge I pick up along the way. I am grateful every day to be able to have such a worthwhile & fulfilling job surrounded by the beauty & unpredictability of Mother Nature.
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