rosienbell
Warren Scout
Hey everyone, this is Ebony and im worried as she has lost some fur around one of her eyes.... could anyone tell me what this is?
Thank you, Lauren xxx
Thank you, Lauren xxx
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Loss of fur around Ebs eye? (Pic included)
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rosienbell
Warren Scout
anyone?? :wave:
Gemmapookie
Wise Old Thumper
I see what you mean. Is her eye watering or sore in any way?
Is she moulting at the moment? :wave:
Is she moulting at the moment? :wave:
rosienbell
Warren Scout
thank you for replyoing 
she is moulting yep, nope not runny or sore.... and behaviour is normal, she lives with another bun whose eyes are fine. xxx
she is moulting yep, nope not runny or sore.... and behaviour is normal, she lives with another bun whose eyes are fine. xxx
rosienbell
Warren Scout
could it be the moulting or is it likely to be mites? xxx
It could be moult, but too me it looks more like barbering. Usually with moult the new fur is visible underneath so the skin would look blackish on as the new fur come through and it would have a short coat with a few days.
Have you noticed the other bun doing more grooming that usual? It is a slightly odd place though.
Check the inside of her front legs and see if there is any stiff/matted fur there in case it's been damp and she rubbed. A weepy eye could also encourage a partner to groom more.
It could be mites or similar but the skin looks very health underneath.
I'd maybe give it a few days and see if it grows back in or you notice anything else and then if it spreads or doesn't resolve you could get the vet to check/treat for mites.
Have you noticed the other bun doing more grooming that usual? It is a slightly odd place though.
Check the inside of her front legs and see if there is any stiff/matted fur there in case it's been damp and she rubbed. A weepy eye could also encourage a partner to groom more.
It could be mites or similar but the skin looks very health underneath.
I'd maybe give it a few days and see if it grows back in or you notice anything else and then if it spreads or doesn't resolve you could get the vet to check/treat for mites.
rosienbell
Warren Scout
Thank you Tamsin, i havent noticed more grooming but will look out and no matted fur... will keep an eye on it and go vets in week if no improvement.
Thank youxx
Thank you
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