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Rabbits lose fur for two reasons: because they're moulting, or because they're sick.
Moulting
If your rabbit is losing a lot of fur, he could just be going through a heavy moult. Rabbits don't shed continuously like cats -- instead, they moult like birds, and shed all their excess fur at once. Rabbits moult three or four times a year.
A moulting rabbit has a healthy, clean looking coat of fur. There's no naked skin showing; or, sometimes a bit of skin does show, but it looks pale and smooth, and clean and healthy, and the fur grows back within a day or two.
Illnesses
If your rabbit has crusty skin, or flaky skin or dandruff, or irritated red skin, or open sores, or wet fur and skin -- these are signs the fur loss is not normal moulting. Your rabbit is sick and needs to see a special rabbit-savvy vet as soon as possible!
Your rabbit may have parasites, or a bacterial infection.
Your rabbit may be fighting with other rabbits.
If the fur loss is just under the chin, this is probably caused by too much moisture in that area. Your rabbit may be drooling, which indicates a dental problem . Or, if your rabbit is overweight and/or has a huge dewlap, the excess moisture may just be from drinking from a bowl instead of a bottle. Either way, bring the rabbit to the vet so you can rule out dental disease (a very serious condition in rabbits!).
If the fur loss is just on the rear end, this is probably caused by urine scald. This could indicate a urinary infection. Or, it could indicate a mobility problem (if the rabbit can't position properly to pee, and then pees on himself, and then can't groom himself properly to get rid of the pee on his fur, this can lead to fur loss).
See the related links and questions below for more details.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf your rabbit's hair is falling off her ear, she could have an ear mite infestation. The cause could also be a different kind of parasite, or a skin infection, or an injury, or any number of things. See the related link below about hair loss in rabbits.
Make an appointment with your rabbit-savvy vet for as soon as possible; if the rabbit has other signs of illness, she may need to go to an emergency 24/7 vet, so get prepared for that. See the related questions below about rabbit illness and vets.
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∙ 13y agoIt's probably shedding, but if it's very excessive, go see your vet.
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∙ 13y agoFur mites are most likely the cause unless it is the normal moulting season.
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∙ 12y agobecause rabbits moult
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Does twirling your hair make your hair fall out?
no it cant make your hair fall out
Do rabbits fall asleep with their eyes open?
No
When you have a stroke does your hair fall out?
No a sstroke does not affect your hair fall.
In a forest the number of rabbits with long hair is increasing while the number of rabbits of the same species with short hair is decreasing this is an example of?
natural selection
Why do rabbits have fur in the summer?
Rabbits do not have hair they will always have fur so thats why they have fur in the summer.
Does tea make your hair fall out?
No, tea does not make your hair fall out.
Did Michael Jackson's hair fall out?
No, Michael Jackson's hair did not fall out.
How do you clean matted hair around the rabbits genitals?
Take it to the Veterinarian. To get its hair trimmed.
What causes rabbits to lose hair?
a disease, new hair growing in or an eating disorder
Is rabbit hair considered wool?
For Angora rabbits, yes. For short-haired rabbits like the Rex, no.
What do rabbits body covered with?
Rabbits are mammals. Mammals have a covering of skin and hair. In the case of rabbits we would call this covering skin and soft fur.
Does Aussie shampoo makes your hair fall out?
there is not a shampoo on the market that will make your hair fall out.
