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Rabbit has bald patch

My rabbit Oreo has recently got a bald patch on the back of his neck. Obviously fur is thinner in this area naturally but he hasn't had a bald patch before. He is an indoor rabbit and haven't noticed any over grooming or changes in behaviour. And the other rabbit he lives with doesn't seem to have any problems. Could this just be to do with the seasons changing and he's shedding?
 
My rabbit Oreo has recently got a bald patch on the back of his neck. Obviously fur is thinner in this area naturally but he hasn't had a bald patch before. He is an indoor rabbit and haven't noticed any over grooming or changes in behaviour. And the other rabbit he lives with doesn't seem to have any problems. Could this just be to do with the seasons changing and he's shedding?

Hard to say what it may be without being able to see the area. Can you post a photo of it ?
 
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