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male bonded bunny pulling his fur out

bunnyo1

Young Bun
Hi :)

my male bunny Freddie is semi long-haired, and recently I've noticed tufts of fur around the house. At first I thought it was just his moulting (this is the first summer I've had him) but I just noticed him tugging some fur out of his right back foot

He is bonded and they groom each other quite regularly but I'm just a bit concerned that he is pulling his fur out.. :?

Anyone have any ideas why this could be? No signs of fleas or anything and he is vaccinated up to date etc.
 
about every other day... maybe I should groom him more?

It might help :)

Very fluffy Rabbits can get thick felts build up on their feet. This can be very uncomfortable so they pull them out. A bit like us having something in our shoe, if you see what I mean.
 
It might help :)

Very fluffy Rabbits can get thick felts build up on their feet. This can be very uncomfortable so they pull them out. A bit like us having something in our shoe, if you see what I mean.

ah right thanks :) :thumb: I'll give it a try!

He'll just have to live with having ticklish feet bless him :roll: :love:
 
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