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- 01/30/2018 at 7:48 PM
  Melissa
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  Hi all,
  
  My bun has been pulling out clumps of fur lately. I know that bunny’s sometimes molt, but its the middle of winter so I really don’t think that’s the case. We just moved so I’m thinking it may be from stress but I was just hoping to get some other opinions. Also, is there anything I can do to help her, or is it something she will just get over?
  
  I’ve attached a picture, hopefully it can help. Sorry it’s low quality, my mom took it for me since I’m away at the moment.
- 01/30/2018 at 8:19 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Time of year hasn’t really aligned with much since early 2017. Molts can really seem to happen whenever now, but your rabbit pulling it off herself is worrisome.
  
  If it is excess from molting, how often are you grooming her to get the fur off?
  
  A past user posted about lumps of fur, and it ended up being a teeth issue. The rabbit’s teeth were so long the fur would get caught in them during grooming, so rather than swallowing the fur as normal, it’d be all over the cage in clumps. How does her teeth look?
  
  Stress is also a reason from either the move, or something unrelated like health.
  
  What sort of abnormalities are you seeing in her other health behaviors, like energy, appetite, poops, pees, etc.?
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 01/30/2018 at 9:09 PM
  Mikey
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  If shes not spayed, it could be a false pregnancy.
- 01/31/2018 at 4:31 PM
  Melissa
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  Everything else seems to be perfectly normal with her. I haven’t been grooming her much, would grooming her more often possibly help?
  
  She isn’t spayed, so that could be a possibility. Is there something I need to do if that is the case?
- 01/31/2018 at 4:32 PM
  Melissa
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- 01/31/2018 at 4:37 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  I have no comments about a false pregnancy; no experience
  
  If she is molting, grooming at least once per day is highly recommended so she doesn’t eat it all and give herself a blockage. Does a lot come off when you groom her?
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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