Why is my rabbit losing fur behind her ears?
Why is my rabbit losing fur behind her ears?
Hair loss in your rabbit may be due to an underlying physical health condition, including a parasite infestation, dental problems or a hormone imbalance. The hair loss can also be caused by boredom, or if your rabbit shares an environment, fighting between rabbits.
Is it normal for rabbits to have bald spots?
Bald spots on rabbits are quite common when they are shedding. In fact, some rabbits, short-haired or long-haired, may get totally naked except for their face and feet. If these bald spots occur from shedding, they will begin to grow back within a week or two.
What is rabbit dewlap?
A dewlap is a fold of fatty skin under the chin of your rabbit. Some new owners might mistake this flap of skin as a sign the rabbit is getting overweight, but it is a natural occurrence. However, if your rabbit is overweight, the dewlap will be larger than it would ordinarily be, but it will not affect its function.
Can rabbits lose hair from stress?
Stress – Stress is a very common cause of alopecia in rabbits. If your rabbit is stressed, they may start to pull their own fur out. However, occasionally one rabbit will pull another’s fur as an act of dominance (this is called ‘barbering’). Sexual behaviour such as ‘mounting’ can also cause bald patches.
What does ear mites look like in rabbits?
A mite called Psoroptes cuniculi causes ear disease in rabbits. This mite is brown or black in colour. It is just large enough to be visible to the naked eye. The saliva and faeces of the mite cause damage and inflammation in the sensitive skin of the ear.
Will a dewlap go away?
A dewlap won’t reduce in size after the rabbit has been spayed, but it will generally slow down and stop getting bigger. So if your rabbit is spayed when she is six months to one year old (which is recommended), she probably won’t end up developing much of dewlap.
Why does my rabbit have a bald spot on his ear?
Some rabbits just genetically have poorly furred ears. Others go through stages when the ears are not well-furred. If your rabbit normally has well furred ears and is missing some, check for these signs of problems: 1. head-shaking and scratching ears [editor’s note: indicates fur mites or ear mites/canker.
Why is my rabbit shaking his head and scratching his ears?
1. head-shaking and scratching ears [editor’s note: indicates fur mites or ear mites/canker. Hair loss is due to rabbit scratching itself. May also cause wounds or bloody spots from the toenails scratching the ear. Ear canker is treatable with ivermectin. See our article for information. Fur mites like the ears because the fur is thinner there.
How do I know if my rabbit has ear mites?
If your rabbit normally has well furred ears and is missing some, check for these signs of problems: 1. head-shaking and scratching ears [editor’s note: indicates fur mites or ear mites/canker. Hair loss is due to rabbit scratching itself. May also cause wounds or bloody spots from the toenails scratching the ear.
What should I do if my rabbit has a bald spot?
If the bald spot is limited to the area hidden when the rabbit tucks her head back toward her shoulders. If the hair is thin beyond this spot, it is a good idea to have your veterinarian do an examination.
