my rabbit is loosing hair

Question
my mini rex is loosing hair badley.she seemed to be fine until we got rid of her last baby.she seemed to start loosing the hair when her last baby was given away last week.we have moved the guinea pig in with her for companoinship.but she is still loosing hair.

Answer
Dear Tammy,

Shedding is normal this time of year, but please read this for instructions, just in case:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html

She may be missing her babies that you "got rid" of.  She doesn't see it that way.  It might have been a good idea to keep one as a companion for her, since rabbits really thrive on the companionship of their own species.  Please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/breeding.html

and

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/spay.html

and consider allowing her to pick a neutered bunny pal, if she doesn't already have one.

Dana