Rabbit Losing Chunks of Hair

[Elf Mommy]

I'll be adopting aboxer puppy on Friday. Since March, I've been a member of a boxermessage board, much like our bunny board.

Someone just posted to ask methe following:

"What would cause a bunny to lose chunks of hair?"

Input? I'm thinking mites. What other suggestions can I make?

Minda

 

[Buck Jones]

Mites, ringworm come to mind.

Buck

 

[iwantatwinkie]

What boxer forum are you using? I have 2 boxers myself.

 

[Elf Mommy]

http://www.boxer-dog.org/chat/index.php

We bring Kirby home on Friday.

 

[Carolyn]

Greetings Elf Mommy! :dude:

I agree with you and Buck Jones. The first thing that comes to mind is mites and ringworm.

Other things would be nest building (false pregnancies), overgroomingof oneself or bonded companions, fighting, or a hormonal imbalance.

Boxers, especially yours, are such beautiful creatures. They're great dogs. Congratulations!

-Carolyn

 

[Elf Mommy]

Thank you, Carolyn.I can't wait to have him home. It's going to be an interesting fewweeks as Elf and Kirby get used to each other.

Minda

 

[iwantatwinkie]

I love my 2 boxers, Samson and Delilah. They aresuch smart and obediant dogs. Best dogs I have ever had. By the wayyour pup is beautiful.

 

[Elf Mommy]

Thank you! I think he's beautiful too.

I'm going to be getting into themarvelous world of show dogs. Kirby's father and grandfather are bothchampions. If he turns out to be show dog material, I'm hoping he'llfollow in their footsteps. Wish me luck

Minda

 

[pamnock]

As Buck said, mites are most common.Ringworm or other fungal infection is also a possibility as well asbacterial infection. If white flaking is seen, itis most likely mites/mange.

However, this could be a case of a doe pulling the fur outherself. Without actually seeing the rabbits, it's hard tomake an educated guess on so little information.



Pam