2006-09-23 06:53:57 · 13 answers · asked by Lele07 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
it could just be losing hair b/c of molting... if there are white specks were the rabbit is losing hair it could also be fur mites
2006-09-23 07:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by bunny girl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your best bet on this one is a trip to the vet. Rabbits are prone to all kinds of skin issues (especially this time of year as it starts to cool off) that can lead to hair loss. It could be the result of a molt, but usually they don't shed when they're building up a winter coat. If you live in an area that is continually warm (Florida for example), your bunny could just be going through a heavy shed--rabbits shed an average of 3 times a year--usually in a: heavy, light, heavy, light pattern meaning that one time they'll have a light shed, and you might not even realize they're shedding...the next time will be a heavy shed and you'll have fur everywhere. Only a vet will be able to tell you what's happening for sure.
2006-09-23 13:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kellye B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it a female? Is she pulling fur from the chest area? If that's the case she is preparing a nest. What you don't have a male rabbit? Maybe she's asking for one. Other than that scenario, long haired rabbits tend to lose more fur than others. I could also be a skin condition or mites which could be handled with a vet prescribed shampoo. Hope all goes well for your little bun-bun.
2006-09-23 06:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
loook some of these ppl just answer to be stupid but i know this for a fact every 3 months they shead for about 3 weeks once that bunny is not going bald u r ok but they do shead. and as i type this to u both of my is loosiong hair like crazy too don't be alarm they are ok.
2006-09-23 16:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by EiaMaria 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she's probably just going through a molt, which rabbits have once or twice a year... just brush her and keep the hair pulled off of her and it will go away in a few days...
2006-09-23 08:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My rabbit is doing this too. At this time of the year, the weather is getting cold, so it's getting rid of its spring coat and growing in its winter coat. This happens in spring too.
2006-09-23 07:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by summergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is pulling it out then you need to give her something else to do. If a rabbit get bored it will self mutilate.
2006-09-23 08:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have a skin rash or something wrong with its inside. You need to take him/her to the vet immidiatley and feet it extra calcium to make the hair grow faster!!! I am sorry! Good Luck!!!
2006-09-23 07:12:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its probably due to a bad diet get him rabbit vitamins that you can put in his water and it should stop. You can get them at any pet store.
2006-09-23 06:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by erin r 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rogaine
2006-09-23 06:55:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋