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Chin, balding & wet??

M

maggyottermad

Warren Scout
I noticed on Rubens chin, underneath, that there is some hair missing, like its been worn. There is also hair that looks like its been wet then dried and gone crispy?!

Im worried because his sister had abcess, and Ive heard wet chins can mean dental probs....BUT his chin isnt wet, but you can tell it gets wet then dries.

I think its from him cleaning himself and wearing and wetting his chin underneath as he licks himself? what do you guys think? am i just being paranoid?:shock:
 
maggyottermad said:
I noticed on Rubens chin, underneath, that there is some hair missing, like its been worn. There is also hair that looks like its been wet then dried and gone crispy?!

Im worried because his sister had abcess, and Ive heard wet chins can mean dental probs....BUT his chin isnt wet, but you can tell it gets wet then dries.

I think its from him cleaning himself and wearing and wetting his chin underneath as he licks himself? what do you guys think? am i just being paranoid?:shock:
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I would get his teeth checked to be safe
 
Rabbits have a scent gland under their chin and sometimes the area can look 'sticky'.
But I would still get your Vet to check Ruben's teeth :)
 
I am 99% sure it's teeth problem. Either molar, or abnormal teeth growing at an angle, or some other teeth is screwing up from the inside.
 
yes he has a bowl for water...mum said that she had a buck that used to rub his chin on things all the time, and thinks hes doing that too :?
 
just been to vet, she thinks its his scent gland...

but the spurs arent getting better so will be booking him in to file them down :?
 
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