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Looking under chin

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Beatrix looks as if she has a little bit of fur missing from one of the crevices under her chin (sorry I don't have the proper terms yet). I want to look at it more closely and to wipe the area, but she won't let me. I'm pretty sure that Ada just pulled it out when they were trying to snatch food from one another, but I'd like to be sure its nothing serouis.

I tried holding food up so she would stand, but she wasn't having any of this chin-wiping business and she pulled her head right in.
What can I do?
 
My bun hates an examination, but when nails need clipping or I need to properly inspect him, I pick him up swiftly in a towel, gently flip him over and contain him between my legs as I sit on the sofa. He sort of gives up and lets me poke around while he's on his back. If I had another bun I really would try to handle him/her more when young as it can be a real struggle when they've grown.

Anyway, yes, when you've had a look, however you manage to get in there, if it's right under the little bunny chin, it might be from dribbling which can be caused by teeth problems. If it looks at all sore or crusty I'd take her to the vet. If it's not near the mouth and chin, I'd guess that may be from rough play with Ada - but as ever - check with your vet if unsure.

Good luck!
 
Thanks :)

I flipped them both over to examine them last night because there had been a fly in the house (and I'll be doing the same again today, though the fly has disappeared). But if I try to look under her chin and clean it she curls her head in so I can't.

They try and pull food out of each other's mouths sometimes, even hay, so I'm pretty sure it's from that. But I want to be sure she doesn't have any broken skin. They're lovely animals and have already had too much illness for ones so young (probably about 12 weeks).

They have had their teeth looked at by 4 different vets in the past 3 weeks, and all said they are fine. So I'm pretty confident there are no tooth problems.
 
As they sound eager for food have you tried holding food up & getting them to stretch for it? I do this sometimes to check noses and chins, you have to be quick but you can get a peak!!
 
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