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moulting bun

mini lop1

Wise Old Thumper
mo is mouting loads and so i brushed his fur to help him but where loads came out he is now nearly bald and i think i might have been abit rough on his back where it came out as it is now red but he does scratch alot when he is moulting so either he has done it or me being a naugthy mummy trying to hely him abit:oops: rosie has been licking the area as she has noticed it
is there anything i can put on his reddened skin to soothe it abit as i dont want it to irritate him?

lisa
 
Usually a rabbit does not get bold by brushing and moulting. Maybe he has got a fungal skin infection or acarodermatitis. Please let the vet have a look at him and get a tissue sample of the skin. I would not use any ointment if I am not sure what causes the bold skin.
 
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