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Rabbit skin problems

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WonderBunn

Alpha Buck
Hey all

Not been on for a little while so hello to one and all and how are you?

I have a slight concern with Squishie. She seems to have a little bald patch on back, a bit above her tail.

On closed inspection it looks like it may be sore and reminds me of like danduff a bit or psoriasis, little scrabby like its been itching and flakey skin.

Can bunnies get skil diseases like this??? Or is it a result of vigorous grooming and forcing herself under her hutch which isnt an easy task anymore as she has a fat bum!!!

Any ideas guys?
 
She may have mites.
I'd get your Vet to take a look at her. Mites are really itchy so she may have been biting herself and making herself sore.
Janex
 
rabbit skin

Hi,
could be Cheyletiella mites , they cause Dandruff.They are not as nasty as they sound.Take your bun to the vets he will do a test under a microscope.It cost me about £6 for this and they treated via injection.
Apparently now though they are stopping the injections because they are not EEC regulated and you can buy a spot on product.
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/rwf/articles/skin.htm
 
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