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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Is This A Case Of Alopecia Or Something Else?

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    • whaaatmani
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        Hello, I’ve noticed an area on my bunnies neck is bald. Like just skin.. I wanted to know if this was normal in rabbits and if it even is Alopecia. Sawyer (my bunny) doesn’t seem to notice his lack of hair in that area and is functioning like a typical 3 month bunny so I am really clueless as to what this bald spot is.

         


      • Wick & Fable
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          Fur loss to the extent of seeing bare skin can actually happen naturally as a rabbit molts.  If it is a large area though, I would consider factors like mites or ringworm. How does the skin look and how big is the skin patch? Is he shedding right now heavily?

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          • whaaatmani
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              It started on his neck and over the past few days, I’ve noticed it gradually moving to his head. Its not that big but very noticeable. He has been shedding, Im not sure if I can classify it as a lot but most of the time when he moves, a few small clumps or strands come off. I have been grooming him almost everyday (not thoroughly because he won’t let me) only because he has so much hair which gets matted very easily. Could this be from excessive grooming you think? Also I don’t really think its mites or a ringworm because there’s no scabs or dry skin, just his bare smooth skin.


          • Wick & Fable
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              If the skin looks healthy, it’s more likely shedding. When grooming, you should be removing fur that has naturally “released” itself already, so if what’s left is skin, that’s simply the result of your rabbit’s shedding pattern this time. Grooming daily during a heavy molt is important, because if you leave it for him to eat, the consequences of a fur blockage are much more lethal than getting stressed from grooming.

              Overgrooming can be done by a rabbit themselves, which is problematic and involves pulling out their own fur. This can occur when the rabbit is feeling unwell and/or stressed. Is there any changes that might signal he’s doing it himself/he is particularly stressed?

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              • whaaatmani
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                  Nope, when he is stressed or anxious, he hides  behind the little space behind his x-pen and just sits there. He grooms himself with gentle licks.. I’ve never seen him obtain big chunks of hair from it.


              • Wick & Fable
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                  It may be just shedding then, but I’d keep an eye if the skin patch gets bigger. How big is it now would you say? While rabbits can have bare skin from molting, they are usually not big.

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                • whaaatmani
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                    Almost the size of a fun-size Hersey bar, not including the small spot on his head as well.


                  • Wick & Fable
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                      That sounds reasonable for a molt patch!

                      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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