Where would you normally expect to find ectoparasites on a rabbit?

• A. In the lungs
• B. In the liver
• C. On the skin
• D. In the intestinal tract

Answer: (C)

Ectoparasites live on the outside of the host, so for a rabbit you’d expect them on the skin or in the fur rather than inside the body. They often inhabit the coat, ears, and surrounding skin and feed off blood or skin debris. This is why on the skin is the correct location. Internal body sites like the lungs, liver, or intestinal tract would involve endoparasites, not ectoparasites, so those locations aren’t appropriate for exterior parasites. Signs you might notice include itching, dermatitis, and visible mites or fleas in the fur.