i have not changed his food or living space in months. is it normal for a rabbit to shed like this? he is an indoor rabbit.
2006-07-30 19:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by sirena5703 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yes, it is perfectly normal. i have two rabbits and the oldest was practically bald and patchy when she turned 6 mths old. now they both shed twice a year.... it's something i look forward to. just make sure you groom/brush your rabbit often. they tend to do it themselves, however if they consume too much fur they can get a furball blockage in their intestines. rabbits cannot vomit, so you want to prevent it as much as possible. if you do notice your rabbit is swallowing his fur, you can try over the counter hairball remedies for cats. also make sure you provide hay 24/7... it helps in aiding his digestion. check out www.rabbit.org for more info on bunny health.
2006-07-30 19:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by charwants2know 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My rabbits never shed like you described. They did have a seasonal shedding, but it was an all over thing, not in a specific place like the spine.
We were warned once about unusual shedding may be caused by a parasite. Like mites or worms.
Some long haired rabbits can be more sensitive to some things.
Also, some animals simply don't show their allergies until they've reached maturity.
It'd be a good idea to get your rabbit to the vet for a blood & skin test.
Longer these things go on, the harder it is to clean up. Not to mention the damage it does.
Hope everything turns out for the best.
The Chronicler
2006-07-30 19:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by The Chronicler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. Doesn't matter where they are kept, all rabbits will shed once or twice a year. If he looks otherwise healthy, don't worry. They all have different shedding patterns...some start at the nose & go back, some start at the top of the back & go outward, some just look like a fuzzball one day, and others just lose a few hairs at a time. No vet trip is needed unless the skin is bald or flaky...this is normal & not a medical condition!
2006-07-31 07:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-09 09:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its normal as long as he isn't bald or bleeding. Rabbits shed about twice a year. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-07-31 01:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is past that time of year...i'd suggest the Ole vacuum cleaner with the HOSE attachment. it may starle at first but my daughter's rabbit enjoyed being vacuumed when shedding.
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2006-07-30 20:02:17 · answer #6 · answered by Shuffleking Jr. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋