Moulting

Question
On his back, just above his tail, my rabbits fur has become uneven and falling out in clumps. He has been moulting for a while but not this bad. I wondered if he has fleas as it is only in this area, what can i do to help him?

Answer
Dear Heather,

The area just above the base of the tail is a prime spot for mites and other ectoparasites, since the rabbit can't reach there to groom.  It's also hard for him to reach back and groom normal, shedding fur, so he may need your help to gently pull the loose fur and comb him until he's clean.

Please also read:

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

and find a good vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

who can examine bun and prescribe appropriate anti-parasite medication, if this is the problem.

Hope this helps.

Dana