Bunny is pulling at his fur?

[Mimzy]

I just noticed last night that Bunny was pulling at the fur under his chin, kind of his chest area. He’s been doing it a lot today, very continuously. It almost looks like he’s trying to pull his fur out.

It feels like he might have a small patch of matted fur? He’s pretty easy to hypnotize, but how would I get the matted fur out? Help please! It’s worrying me that he’s going to pull all the hair out right there

[RabbitPam]

I wouldn’t hypnotize him. First, are you certain he is a “he”? Because a female, even a spayed one, will pull fur from there to make a nest for a false (or true) pregnancy.
If you know he’s a male, especially if he’s been neutered already, I would take him to the vet. It may be that he’s trying to get at mites, or an infection, or it will become infected with too much pulling on himself. You want to know what’s going on, and if it needs any kind of treatment. I think a visit to the vet is in order. Doesn’t have to be an emergency call, just an office visit, tomorrow if possible.

[Mimzy]

I’m am sure he’s a boy, he’s been neutered as well. I’ll look into the vet then, thanks!

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

Sounds like vet time-keep us posted-I’m really curious as to the cause! That’s very strange for a boy to be doing.

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