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brad - advice re. hair loss and sores

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bradley1993

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hi to all I need advise both my rabbits have now got hair loss and sores at the back of there heads.
been away and some one was feeding them for me. could any one help with what is going on.
many thanks.
 
Hello

I am afraid we cant diagnose the problem over the internet. You need to take the Rabbits to a Vet so they can be examined and then appropriate treatment can be given. There are numerous possible causes of fur loss.
 
bradley1993 said:
hi to all I need advise both my rabbits have now got hair loss and sores at the back of there heads.
been away and some one was feeding them for me. could any one help with what is going on.
many thanks.
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Welcome to RU :wave:

Have your rabbits been vaccinated recently? That can sometimes cause an allergic reaction resulting in fur loss.

One other condition is ringworm, which is contagious (and also to humans). A vet would be able to easily diagnose and treat if this is the case
 
If you can post a picture, someone might be able to recognise what it is. Even so, it sounds like they will need to see a Vet.
 
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