Why Is My Rabbit Losing Fur?
Fur loss may result from normal molting, overgrooming, parasites, fungal disease, moisture, friction, hormonal nesting, pain, or conflict with another rabbit.
The pattern of loss and condition of the skin help narrow the possibilities.
Seek Prompt Veterinary Help When
- The rabbit stops eating or produces markedly fewer droppings.
- Breathing becomes labored, noisy, or unusually fast at rest.
- The rabbit is weak, collapsed, very cold, or unable to move normally.
- Pain, bloating, bleeding, head tilt, seizure activity, or severe injury appears.
- A subtle change worsens quickly or occurs with more than one symptom.