Rabbit fur plug with black tip?

[lillianad]

Sometimes I pick at Spooner's fur if I see a loose bit and today I saw one by his mouth so I picked it and it had a black end!

Is this something to be worried about?

 

[JBun]

Usually the ones by their cheeks are from secretions from the glands, that have hardened and come loose when the fur sheds, though the ones I've seen are usually a yellowish or amber color. Fur plugs can also happen when they have a scab that comes off. Usually nothing to worry about. Now if he has an open sore there, then that might be something to have your vet check over.

 

[RavenousDragon]

What JBun said. Also if you start to see LOTS of those, it can be a sign of a skin infection and time for a vet visit (generally, though, it's nothing).

 

[doodlebugger]

What JBun said. Also if you start to see LOTS of those, it can be a sign of a skin infection and time for a vet visit (generally, though, it's nothing).

I agree. We had a rabbit who was sick, had just recovered from a minor surgical procedure, and then started having those on his face. Turns out it was a skin infection which was cleared up with some antibiotics.