Hi! I have two bonded indood rabbits under 3 years. Eddie had a bald patch on his neck/back ages ago. The vet checked for mites but nothing. I can't remember what I did for it to go. Its now back. I was considering putting coconut oil on it. Can rabbits have that? Mabel is bound to lick it off.
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bald patch
- Thread starter nori
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Mrs. Bunnykins
Wise Old Thumper
Sorry, I cannot answer your answer about the coconut oil, but would advise a check up at the vets...best to be safe than sorry......in my opinion anyway. Best of luck.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Has your Rabbit had any injections/vaccinations in the last few weeks ? Local skin reactions can occur and as they resolve the old fur can fall out, the skin can appear dry and flaky and new fur growth can be seen. Or the Rabbit's companion may have developed a habit of over-grooming a certain spot. Until you know for certain what the problem is I would not apply anything to it. I would suggest that you ask the Vet to take another look.
