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fur loss mystery

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dolph

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We have a rabbit who has lost a lot of fur. He has been treated for mites, ringworm, fungal infection, bacterial infection. Nothing seems to make a difference he's still losing fur. The vet doesn't seem to have any idea.
His urine smells slightly more than usual and he lifts his bottom higher that he used to when urinating. He is eating well and doesn't seem uncomfortable although he has lost a little weight.
This has lasted about 6 weeks now.
 
dolph said:
We have a rabbit who has lost a lot of fur. He has been treated for mites, ringworm, fungal infection, bacterial infection. Nothing seems to make a difference he's still losing fur. The vet doesn't seem to have any idea.
His urine smells slightly more than usual and he lifts his bottom higher that he used to when urinating. He is eating well and doesn't seem uncomfortable although he has lost a little weight.
This has lasted about 6 weeks now.
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Hello

Has the Vet run any diagnostics such as blood tests ? Is your Rabbit neutered and how old is he ?

This link may be useful to read :

https://www.vetstream.com/watkinsandtasker/html/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_295041.asp
 
dolph said:
He's 7.
No blood tests. Did skin scrape which showed nothing.
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I would suggest discussing blood tests with the Vet. Diagnostics are detailed in the link in my previous post

Laboratory Tests, Biopsies and Radiography

Blood tests, urine tests, biopsies and radiography may be useful in determining if there is an autoimmune disorder, tumour, internal infection or other hidden cause. This can usually be done quickly with a day stay in hospital, and results are usually back within a few days if samples are sent to an external laboratory.
 
dolph said:
We have a rabbit who has lost a lot of fur. He has been treated for mites, ringworm, fungal infection, bacterial infection. Nothing seems to make a difference he's still losing fur. The vet doesn't seem to have any idea.
His urine smells slightly more than usual and he lifts his bottom higher that he used to when urinating. He is eating well and doesn't seem uncomfortable although he has lost a little weight.
This has lasted about 6 weeks now.
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Welcome to the Forum Dolph :wave:

You say your rabbit has lost a lot of fur. Is this all over his body? In one area or in patches here and there?

Has the vet tested his urine (a simple dipstick test) since you mention this ...

Lastly - have you got a very good vet?
 
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