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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A shelby had dry skin on her head also

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    • shlbysmom
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        ok so i posted one earlier about shelbys nose being dry well i was brushing her and noticed her head was dry to any idea y this is ? and any ideas on how to help her will a bath help or dose anybody no if they make shampoo for dry skin or some spray or something? somebody please help im worried


      • MooBunnay
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          I do not think that bathing would help, generally bunnies are very good at keeping themselves clean and don’t need baths unless there is an unusual circumstance where they need help cleaning themselves.

          It sounds odd that your bunny would have dry skin on her nose and head, and it seems that there could be something like mites causing the issue. What is Shelby’s diet like? I think that the best idea would be to take Shelby to the vet because it sounds like there could be something more serious going on causing the dry skin issue.

          I hope she is feeling better soon!


        • katie, max & penny
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            i agree- it sounds like a vet check is in order.


          • Kokaneeandkahlua
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              I wouldn’t say this is normal and a vet check is a good idea Keep us posted!


            • RabbitPam
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                Yes, the vet needs to check that. I did read that a good diet makes their coat turn silky again. I believe it’s the hay that does it, so when you’re at the vets, tell her what you feed shelby and get a diet recommendation as well.
                Good luck.


              • BinkyBunny
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                  Sounds like it is spreading, not just some dry skin on the nose, so let us know what the vet says.

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              FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A shelby had dry skin on her head also