my lop ear rabbit who is 5, i have found today she has clumps of hair coming out, which she does but her skin is coming away in very large clumps, is this normal . I have had lots of rabbits in my time and this is the first to me. My vet is not open until monday, so i shall take her then, but i am worried about her. Has abyone else had this problem? Any ideas what i should do? Thanks
2006-11-17 22:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I am sorry your bunny is in this condition.
It could be any number of things ,
including;
( Mange, mites, dietary problems or even a heavy winter moult )
I can think of nothing that may help ,
until you see the Vet on Monday.morning ==Prompt.
Keep the rabbit ,as clean ( fresh bedding ) and comfortable. as you can.
lots of fluids available and its usual feed
Go to the Vets, as a matter of urgency
>^,,^<
2006-11-17 22:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your vets are closed until Monday, but if you ring their number, they will have an emergency vets number who you call for advice. If your vets haven't got an emergency number, call another vets regardless if your registered with them or not. Alternatively go to your nearest rabbit rescue who will happily look at your rabbit and could possibly tell you what it is, and give you some advice to tide you over until Monday. If you're in any doubt, your emergency vet will see you. Mine opens Sunday morning until 12 and others on Saturday and Sunday too. Good luck to you and you bun.
2006-11-18 01:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by india 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like mange or mites. I would get rabbit to the vet's as soon as possible. Go to your local petstore and check to see what they recommend helping your rabbit. I know they do sell chemicals suited for small animals in the erea of mites and mange over the counter at petstores just can't rememeber the names of the chemical.
2006-11-18 00:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by xxmack675hpxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure. I've never had anything like that before on any of my rabbits. You can wait a bit to see if the baby grows out of it, or you can call your vet for expert advice.
2016-05-22 00:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like mites to me but it will probably be uncomfortable for your rab. Ring the emergency vet line for advice. Ring the usual number for your vet and you should get diverted to the emergency vet line.
2006-11-18 01:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋