How can an indoor rabbit get mites?
Direct contact with an infested animal is the most common way to pick up mites. Since the mites can also survive off a host for a few days to weeks in the environment, they can also be picked up through contact with bedding, toys, grooming equipment or other objects carrying the mites.
Is it normal for a rabbit to have bald spots?
The bald patches are pale pink skin, she is a black furred rabbit. Some of the skin seems to have black pigment – the two main bald spots are about 1-2 inches and irregular in shape. Do I need to be concerned? It is also the time of year when she molts, but has never molted like this before.
What does it mean when a rabbit loses its hair?
There are many reasons your rabbit may be experiencing hair loss, also known as alopecia. The hair loss may appear as small, bald spots on their body, or there may be larger areas of your rabbit’s coat that are missing hair. You may also notice general hair loss throughout your rabbit’s body.
What kind of skin does a rabbit have?
I noticed yesterday my rabbit has several bald spots (completely bald down to the skin) on her back. She is about 2, otherwise in good health, and the skin is not broken and looks healthy. The bald patches are pale pink skin, she is a black furred rabbit.
Is it normal for a rabbit to have pink spots?
Thank you so much – on the pink spots, no, they are completely bald. On the pigmented spots, yes, there’s some fine hair. She seems to notice the spots…maybe trying to clean there (it’s hard for her though they are on the center of her back). They don’t seem to itch or irritate her. Thank you for getting back to me.
The bald patches are pale pink skin, she is a black furred rabbit. Some of the skin seems to have black pigment – the two main bald spots are about 1-2 inches and irregular in shape. Do I need to be concerned? It is also the time of year when she molts, but has never molted like this before.
What causes fur loss on the back of a rabbit?
In some rabbits, fur loss is restricted to the area between the hind legs, around the tail, and sometimes up the belly and onto the feet. If there is no fur loss anywhere else on the body, then the possibility that a urinary tract problem (e.g., urinary tract infection, bladder sludge, bladder stone) causing urine leakage should be considered.
What to do about missing fur on rabbits feet?
It amazes me how many rabbits have worn fur on their feet that come across the show table, especially rex furred breeds. Keep an eye on those feet and treat for missing fur so that you don’t have to treat for sore hocks. You can improvise a resting board from wood or other smooth surfaces.
Why does my rabbit have red spots on his hocks?
Grade II – Rabbits with this mild stage of the disease will experience hair loss on the feet or hocks, and may also experience swelling and redness on the feet and hocks
