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my rabbit has ear mites can I catch them
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Age: 2; Female; Breed: Rabbit

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sweet oil on the ears inside and out

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May 25 12:22 AM (2 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
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No, you cannot catch ear mites from your rabbit. They will get pretty bad if you don't treat them with an injection of ivermectin from your veterinarian, though. Usually they need one injection and then a repeat injection in 2-3 weeks.

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