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Fur Thinning

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Mama Doe
Do rabbits getting fur thinning as they get to a more mature age?

Jasper is 6 was nearly all black. Now he has started getting patched of fur that is thinner than the rest. Its a greyish colour and very soft. It does not look like any mite problem I have seen before.

Any ideas?
 
sounds like it might just be old age doesn't it? If he's not scratching or looking sore I can't imagine it's anything to worry about - I guess it's more noticeable in a black bunny :)
 
Silver goes through stages of this, particularly when she moults, I put it down to getting older, Sil's 6 as well:)
 
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