The following medicines are licensed in the UK for the treatment of parasites in rabbits(@ November 2013)
Few veterinary medicinal products for the treatment of endoparasites and ectoparasites currently have UK product licenses for the treatment of rabbits.
The following is licensed :
Imidacloprid (Advantage spot-on, Bayer) : For rabbits with flea infestation, Prevents reinfestation for up to ONE week. Kills fleas in 24 hours.
The following have been recommended :
Ivermectin for endoparasites and ectoparasites - 200-400 micrograms/ kg body weight by subcutaneous injection OR 400 micrograms by mouth
Piperazine for endoparasites - 500 micrograms/kg body weight by mouth, repeated after 10 days
Permethrin for ectoparasites - used as an external dusting powder