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10 week old mini lop and 9 m0. 0ld dwarf rex

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Question
The rex I had neutered and he seemed unhappy and timid after. I got a mini lop
and they thankfully love each other. I still don't know the sex of Sugar. Tonight
for the first time I noticed all of Sugars fur from nose to forhead is gone. It isn't
red or anything but I'm wondering if Buddy did it while he was grooming her.
They do groom each other alot. I was quite startled to see that. She has the
siamese markings so her nose there was a soft brown. Should I be concerned?

Answer
Sheila,

Keep an extra eye them. If Sugar is not spayed or neutered, you will want to have that done right away. Although Buddy is neutered, if Sugar has not been altered he/she might be trying to mate with Buddy, or even fight. Regardless of whether or not they mostly get along these are signs that could indicate a future problem.

Its also important to know their gender as certain gender combinations do not work well together, even when both are neutered.

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Good luck!