Ninja has no fur around eye

[ilovetoeatchocolate]

OMG I can't stand losing another bunny but I am afraid something might be wrong. I hope that it is just his new mate licking him that is causing the fur loss. I am taking him to the vet as soon as I can get a hold of them and make an appointment. Ninja has no fur on the perameter of his eye. It looks like his is wearing eye liner. When I went into the room his wife, Hope was licking his eyes intensley. Is there any diseases that could cause this? He has a normal appetite, energy, drinking level. They get hay and vegetables regularly. He is eating regularly. No itching, just grooming. It is not red, just a little bald looking. On both eyes. Please help.



Shannon

 

[Maureen Las]

Is there anything abnormal appearing about the eyes themselves? redness or anything?

He could have fur mites. Is he losing hair anywhere else?
This doesn't sounds like a serious problem so don't get really upset. if it is fur mites the vet can treat it

 

[ilovetoeatchocolate]

Well he looks like he is molting all around his fur. How can I tell if he has fur mites? How is it treated and will Hope have it too since they live together? Are they contagious to humans?

 

[Maureen Las]

only if it is a mange mite (probably isn't)

if you take him to a experienced vet they will do a skin scraping and probably treat him with ivermectin injections once a week for 3 weeks or a topical like Revolution.


Ask the vet if the other bun needs treatment

 

[tonyshuman]

Does he have any dandruffy patches? That can be a sign of mites. It could also be a watery eye, but I would suspect overgrooming or mites first. Make sure they have plenty of toys to keep them entertained.