How are fur mites treated in rabbits?

Fur mites (Cheyletiella parasitovorax) can not be seen with the naked eye. Skin samples need to be taken and examined under a microscope for diagnosis. Once diagnosed, Cheyletiella can be treated with Stronghold. Stronghold is a medication that is dropped onto the skin on the neck once a week for three weeks. During this period, the environment the rabbit lives in needs to be sanitised, and the rabbit brushed frequently. If the infection returns despite treatment there is likely an underlying disease present that is depressing the immune system. Further testing should be performed.