leg ankle hair loss holland lop rabbit

Question
Holland Lop Show rabbit Losing hair around ankles on legs. What is it and how can I get her ready for showing.

Answer
Dear Audrey,

Please see:

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

and find a good rabbit vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

who can help you determine one of the many reasons she may be losing her fur (mites are very common), and treat appropriately.  If it's mites, the fur should start growing back in a week or so after treatment with Revolution (selamectin).

Hope this helps.

Dana