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Revolution Dosage Chart For Angora Rabbits

11/26/2016

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Dosage chart for treating angora rabbits with ivomec, revolution, stronghold, or ivermectin for fur mites, fleas, ear mites and worms.
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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Jane
2/5/2020 06:24:57 am

Do you use revolution for cat or dog on your bunnies?

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2/9/2020 06:19:51 am

I order the large breed size for dogs. It is the most affordable option due to the many English Angora rabbits I care for.
I put one large breed dose into a small amber vile with a screw cap & use a syringe to remove it as needed. If I have any left over, I keep it stored in the vile until the next application.
If you only have one or two bunnies, you could opt. for the kitten or cat size because you wouldn't need as much. It really depends on how many rabbits you need to treat & how much $ you are willing/able to spend at one time.

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