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Major Loss Of HAir on the tail

B

baobao

Young Bun
hey all,

i have just picked up my rabbit today givin him a cuddle and i found out he has lost a lot of hair off his tail, i could actually feel the flesh. He seems to be fine, eating propery and always like a cuddle but i never ever seen his tail so hairless before.

I checked his bum area for any mites or scratches and he is very clean. When i touch his tail he doesnt seem to be in any pain or discomfort

is this normal??
 
:wave: it probably is the little mites that buns have on their skin all the time.
the mites come out and cause a problem only when the bun is stressed..
has your bun been stressed about anything recently? vet trip?
you can get some stuff from the vet for it ..no problem :)
our bun got it when she was poorly:(
 
If they sit in their own urine, this can do it too. It does not sound as though he is doing that though. Maybe a vet tript to have him checked out.
 
My rabbit was neutered just over 2 weeks ago, he hasnt been stressed out, after the operation he has become a lot friendlier and doesnt poo every so much lol..

the post op check, the vet said he is fine and recovered very well. Is this a problem i should take to vet or will it grow back. It will be his 4th time to the vet this year and i just feel sad and scared everytime i take him there :(
 
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