Ear mites on other body parts, possible?

[Lady]

I have a doe with just one ear with ear mites, didn't notice it because of that. Treated both ears, but noticed similar crusting on her lip, right under the nose. No wettness, no snot, no matted anything, just crust that looks just like the gunk in her ear. Is it possible the mites could be living there, too?

 

[MamaMandy]

I don't know if it could be mites, but it could be vent disease on her mouth. Something to consider...

 

[Frosted Rabbits]

Mites can be pretty specific as to location-- BUT, sometimes, other issues can appear similar-- and some manges on other animals look amazingly like early ear mite damage-- so, treat the whole rabbit-- and give all you can, nutrtion-wise, to boost it's immune system...

 

[Dood]

Mange mites often start in ears due to rabbits using their feet to groom and can spread to lips and nose and toes. I would treat the whole rabbit, not just the ears and mange mites spread easier than ear mites, so keep a close eye on your other buns.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

I would rule out vent disease. You can google vent disease images to see if it is similar looking. Also examine the doe's vulva and any bucks that she has been bred to.

There is a picture of an affected rabbit here, as well as some information on vent disease:

http://leicesterskinvet.com/about

Rabbit vent disease treatment:

http://www.thenaturetrail.com/rabbit-he ... treatment/