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Bunny is excessively licking herself

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rayychaell

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Hello,
I have had my bunny for a a little over 2 years now. She is 3 years old and has recently gone to the vet a few days ago for what was diagnosed as a skin bacteria from excess moisture on her cheeks. We noticed there was a problem when her cheeks were continuously wet for no known reason. It has been 2 days of treatment and now I have noticed she is excessively licking her chest and stomach, and even under her arms to the point where she is fairly wet on her entire under body. Has anyone ever experienced this with their bun? If you have any idea what this could mean, it would be appreciated if you respond. Thank you!
 
rayychaell said:
Hello,
I have had my bunny for a a little over 2 years now. She is 3 years old and has recently gone to the vet a few days ago for what was diagnosed as a skin bacteria from excess moisture on her cheeks. We noticed there was a problem when her cheeks were continuously wet for no known reason. It has been 2 days of treatment and now I have noticed she is excessively licking her chest and stomach, and even under her arms to the point where she is fairly wet on her entire under body. Has anyone ever experienced this with their bun? If you have any idea what this could mean, it would be appreciated if you respond. Thank you!
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Hello

Did the Vet check your Rabbits teeth ? Dental problems can cause excessive salivation (ptyalism) and sometimes obsessive licking of fur. There is some additional information on these links:

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Differential/excessive_en.htm

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id...KegQICRAB#v=onepage&q=rabbit ptyalism&f=false

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/differential_diagnosis.htm

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Bacterial/Moist/Moist.htm

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Mutilation/Selfmutilation.htm
 
Teeth would be my first guess as well. May need a full examination and x-rays under sedation.
Is she maintaining her weight?
 
Yes, the vet did a check for her teeth and said she looks fine. She is maintaining her weight too and is still very active.
 
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