Why is my rabbit crusty?
Walking Dandruff (cheyletiellosis) in rabbits is caused by a common rabbit fur mite (Cheyletiella parasitovorax). The mite’s effects are called “walking dandruff” because these large, whitish mites crawl across the skin and fur, and cause excessive flaky skin on a rabbit.
What causes a rabbit’s fur to be thin on the neck?
Rabbits who cannot reach the site of an irritation because of arthritis, obesity, or intervening skin folds sometimes chew at their dewlap instead. Simple baldness may result, but frequently the skin also appears irritated. The fur at the nape of the neck is normally thin.
What kind of rabbit has thin fur on bottom of feet?
Heavy-bodied breeds (Flemish Giant, Californian), obese rabbits, and those with thin fur on the bottoms of their feet (Rex) are predisposed to this problem.
What kind of skin disease does a rabbit have?
If a rabbit’s skin is chronically exposed to moisture, then baldness, redness, and crusting may develop, and bacterial infection may follow.
Why does my rabbit have a bald spot on her head?
Coat density in this area may change with the seasons or with hormonal fluctuations in unspayed females. If the bald spot is limited to the area hidden when the rabbit tucks her head back toward her shoulders. If the hair is thin beyond this spot, it is a good idea to have your veterinarian do an examination.
What does it mean when a rabbit makes a growling noise?
Growling in rabbits means the same thing as it does in other animals. It’s a defensive noise that the rabbit is using to try and threaten you. Growling is usually accompanied by other noises, e.g. it’s preceded by a snort. A rabbit may make growling noises: When it thinks you’re in its territory
Why does my rabbit have a bald spot on his back?
Patchy fur loss with mild to severe flaking along the rabbit’s back is the hallmark of Cheyletiella parasitovorax, the most common rabbit skin mite. Hairs at the border of the bald spot come out easily in clumps, usually with some coarse flakes of skin attached.
Rabbits who cannot reach the site of an irritation because of arthritis, obesity, or intervening skin folds sometimes chew at their dewlap instead. Simple baldness may result, but frequently the skin also appears irritated. The fur at the nape of the neck is normally thin.
Heavy-bodied breeds (Flemish Giant, Californian), obese rabbits, and those with thin fur on the bottoms of their feet (Rex) are predisposed to this problem.
Do rabbits carry leptospirosis?
There are disease concerns with both wild (rats, mice) and pet (rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs) rodents and rabbits. They can carry many diseases including hantavirus, leptospirosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV), Tularemia and Salmonella.
What does mites look like in rabbits?
What Are Mites? The rabbit ear mite, or Psoroptes cuniculi, is a common parasite of pet rabbits. Affected rabbits are often seen to be shaking their head, and scratching at their ears, and you may be able to see crusty matter within the ear itself, as well as potentially painful ulceration.
