he seems to rip the fur out and nearly falls over
2007-03-09 07:03:03 · 10 answers · asked by samm_22 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
he is definitiely a he, he seems to rip it out and he nearly falls over with the force, he runs round the garden all the time, and he is always getting love and attention, so cant understand why
2007-03-09 07:49:59 · update #1
.take to vets maybe a wee mite from the bedding or if he had been a doe i'd say nesting but dont listen to the one that said he hates u ....thats curel.Rabbits have a habit called barbering where they will groom the other one bald in spots but if u have one then thats not the case,tho what aboit thisA rabbit will change her coat once or twice a year, and if all things are normal, the shed areas will grow back normally as the old coat falls out.
During a normal moltspring to summer , it's important that your rabbit have unlimited grass hay, plenty of fresh, wet greens, and plenty of fresh, clean water to drink. These will all keep the intestines healthy, their contents hydrated and easy to pass, and the bunny far less likely to suffer from any intestinal problems related to ingestion of hair which i s yukky . grooming daily if you can but once a week is good will also help. A soft-tipped wire brush and gentle plucking of loose fur will prevent your rabbit from ingesting more hair than necessary. A nice "rubdown" with moistened hands will also get lots of loose hair from the coat that's already been brushed and plucked. Loose hair sticks to moist hands, and can be rubbed off with ease.
In some cases, a rabbit will do a major "coat blow," shedding great clumps of fur and sometimes even leaving small bald patches. my rex hasdone this and he is well loved not stressd orbored just male....If the rabbit is healthy, the bald patches will become pigmented, and then start to grow hair normally within a few days. If this doesn't happen, however, the fur loss may be due to one of several disease processes.
Fur loss associated with crusty appearance
flakiness open sores or inflammation ...of the skin can be caused by several things, including (but not limited to)Infestation by parasitic mites
Sarcoptes sp. (mange mites)
Cheyletiella sp. or Leporacus sp. (fur mites)
Psoroptes sp. or Chorioptes sp. (ear canker mites)
Ringworm Fungus (e.g., Microsporum spp.)
this is my nowledge of keeping rabbits for many years. but go to vet is the best thing
2007-03-09 09:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Overgrooming by a bonded companion You'll have to catch them in the act to determine whether this is the cause. Overgrooming is not a normal behavior, and can be a sign of boredom. Try letting your bonded bunnies have more free running time, or provide them with a variety of new toys to distract them from the grooming behavior, and break the cycle."
2007-03-09 07:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by mog 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-27 12:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure its a he?. Female rabbits pull their fur out to make nests for their young.
2007-03-09 07:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by sarge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sound like he may have mites or it could be behavioural. Take him to the vets to check him over. If he's with another unneutered bunny he could be a she - making a nest
2007-03-09 07:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For nesting
2007-03-09 07:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he probably got lice or something, I suggest you see a vet- just ring and make an appointment at your local one.
2007-03-09 22:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nesting material,you sure its a he.
2007-03-09 07:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by Piztaker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be bored when its in the cage give it something to do...........
2007-03-09 08:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by Chloe C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i expect he hates you.
2007-03-09 07:06:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋