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very furry friend! Need Help

FudgeMallow

FudgeMallow

Mama Doe
Hi I have now been a bunny owner for almost 2 years and i currently have 7 bunnies, 4 of which are indoor bunnies. My youngest who will be a year in December is one of the indoor bunnies and has a problem (i think!!)

He got his first moult at about 3 month old and is still going through it. I have heard of buns constantly moulting due to being indoors but its not a normal amount of hair that is coming out. Its constantly every day big massive chunks of fur (like hes getting new fur then its just falling out) He doesnt have any bald patches he is covered in fur. and he is unbelieveably itchy that he attacks anyone that touches him, so its really hard to brush him.

He has a little amount of dandruff but nothing serious, i have spoken to my vet (not my usual vet he was on holiday) and she said his skin and fur looked fine. But he clearly isnt.

Should i go to my normal vet and let him have a look? has anyone been through this or know what is causing this? my poor bun is always in distress when i go to touch him! HELP please!!

Thanks so much:D:wave:
 
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I wonder if he could have mites. May be worth taking him to your other vet and see what he thinks. Poor bun must be miserable if he is really itchy. Good luck. Pam
 
biggles moults in huge patches, but you say he has a little dandruff, i would check at the vet though mites cant really been seen with the naked eye and if he seems unhappy a vet trip would be worth it
 
Thanks for replying my vet is back from his holiday so have got an appointment for this afternoon! hopefully he will get better soon
Thanks:wave::D
 
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