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Fur loss, bald patches

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Question
I have a 7 month old lionhead rabbit that is pearl color. I noticed a few weeks ago that the fur under her back legs and tail is almost non-existent(her pink legs and veins are visible). Last night I was cleaning her cage and took her out and the fur on her right front paw was gone, exposing her toenails. There is no excess fur in her cage, so I think she may be eating the fur off of herself. What could possibly be the problem? I have 2 of her brothers and her mother and they have no loss of fur.

Thank you  

Answer
Dear Allyson,

Please see:

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

for some possible causes and treatments.  Please also go to:

www.rabbit.org/vets

to find a good rabbit vet, as you might need a vet's advice for proper medication and treatment, depending on the cause of the problem.

Hope this helps.

Dana