Prevalence of Sarcoptic Mange in Pet Rabbits (oryctolagus Cuniculus) in Israel
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the prevalence of the skin mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, in pet rabbits in pet stores in Israel was investigated by a diagnostic evaluation of twofold skin scrapings from the distal forelimbs. S. scabiei was found in 20 of 245 rabbits (8.2%). Clinical signs of crusting of the paws were observed in all infested rabbits. Sarcoptic mange due to Sarcoptes scabiei infestation is considered an uncommon disease in rabbits. to the best of the author’s knowledge this is the first report on the prevalence of sarcoptic mange among pet rabbits in Israel.
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