1Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, PVNRTVU, Hyderabad500 030, Telangana, India
2Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, SVVU, Tirupati517501, Andhra Pradesh, India
3Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, PVNRTVU, Hyderabad500030, Telangana, India
*Email: sonurv36@gmail.com (corresponding author)
Online Published on 18 February, 2026.
Mange in rabbits is an economically important parasitic disease which cause significant loss in productivity, body weight and fur quality. Forty eight rabbits with clinical signs of alopecia, anorexia, pruritis, skin erosions and dry crust like lesions on extremities, ears, nose and face were brought to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Rajendranagar and Hyderabad. Skin scrapings were collected, processed and examined under microscope to detect mite infestation. Different mites i.e. Sarcoptes scabiei, Psoroptes cuniculi, Notoedres cuniculi, Demodex cuniculi and Cheyletiella parasitivorax were noticed in rabbits. Haematological examination revealed a significant (p<0.05) decrease in haemoglobin, PCV, RBC count and a significant (p<0.05) increase in TLC count in affected rabbits. Serum analysis showed a significant (p<0.05) increase in ALT and AST levels in infected rabbits. Treatment with ivermectin along with proper management resulted in recovery from mange in rabbits.
Alopecia, Demodex cuniculi, Ivermectin, Mange, Notoedres cuniculi, Pruritis, Psoroptes cuniculi, Rabbit, Sarcoptes scabiei, Scabies
