my rabbit is pulling out her hair

Question
Why is my rabbit pulling out her own hair? Could it be that since I am pregnant and due shortly, she is getting ready to take care of my own human baby as if if were hers?

Answer
Dear Andrea,

Aw!  It sounds as if your bunny may be having a "sympathy false pregnancy," perhaps triggered by the chemical cues she's getting from your hormones.  :)  If she's not spayed, this is not all that unusual. But for her health and longevity, she should be spayed.  Please read:

www.rabbit.org/health/spay.html

and find a good rabbit vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Unspayed, unbred female rabbits have a very high risk of uterine cancer, so it's best to have her spayed as soon as you can.

Congratulations on the new family arrival.  Looks as if your bunny is anticipating it as much as you are!  ;)

Dana