MandyK
Well-Known Member
I have a rabbit who has always been a constant shedder. Lately though, she is shedding a lot more. I can pull fur out in chunks. It doesn't hurt her, she actually seems to enjoy it. She has quite a bit of dandruff, most of which comes off with the fur. I was reading about fur mites and I'm getting kind of paranoid. She's not scratching like crazy, and when I pull out loose fur, there is more fur underneath (as opposed to it being just skin). The skin under her fur looks fine, and she's acting completely normal. When I pull the loose fur out, it almost looks like she has bald patches (except it's just shorter fur underneath, not skin). Most of this loose fur is around her bum area, above her tail.
I have other rabbits who come in close contact with her, and none of them are shedding like this at all. I want to avoid taking her to the vet if possible, as she gets incredibly stressed out and sick whenever we go.
Is this a shedding time of the year, or should I be worried?
I have other rabbits who come in close contact with her, and none of them are shedding like this at all. I want to avoid taking her to the vet if possible, as she gets incredibly stressed out and sick whenever we go.
Is this a shedding time of the year, or should I be worried?