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Loss of fur on back - UPDATE

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Hi, my rabbit flump has got a patch of fur missing on the middle of his back. It doesn't look inflamed or red, but has what looks like dry skin. I've checked his fur for fleas, and he looks really clean. He's eating and drinking well. His mate (Rita) is completley fine, I've checked her for fleas and she seems clean.
Does anyone have any ideas?

I'm going to try and get him in at the vets tomorrow, do you think I should take Rita as well, or just flump?

thanks!
 
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The dry skin probably indicates mites.

A course of injections will solve the problem.
 
sometimes, but they seem fairly equal most of the time.
Should I take them both to the vets or just him?
 
If the Doe is dominant she may be humping him and pulling his fur out.

I usually take bonded Buns to the Vets together :)
 
Good luck :D

My Sooty had mites a few months back and presented with the exact same symptoms.

She had a course of 3 injections and the problem has cleared completely now.
 
Flump Update

I braved the snow and took both of my bunnies to the vets.
She suspects it is mites, and has given both of them an injection and will give them 2 more. (Poor Rita, I only took her along to keep flump company and now she's having injections :roll::lol:) )

So hopefully that should do the trick.

Thank you for all of your replies!!!
 
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