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Overgrooming

beki

Mama Doe
I noticed today that ruby has a patchy tummy, probably from over grooming as I noticed her grooming that area when I had her out today. I know over grooming can be caused by stress, will loneliness Also make her groom? She has been a lone bunny for about 5 weeks now, I was hoping to sort out a new partner before Christmas but I haven't been able to yet but hope to sort this out within the next couple of weeks. Also will she need to see a vet about the patchy fur? She hasn't broken the skin, but from being quite a fluffy bunny I can see obvious thinning of her fur and bare patches of skin
 
I would get her Vet checked. The over-grooming may be behavioural, but it is important to rule out any physical problems too. Mites and pain (eg from arthritis) can cause a Rabbit to over-groom.
 
Thanks for the reply Jane, I'll see if I can get her into the vets before Christmas. I know rabbits are good at hiding pain but from the way she was binkying at the cats yesterday I don't expect joint pain but hadn't considered mites!!
 
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