has my rabbit got alopecia wots the cause?

Question
hi, we have a male abbit not twelve months old yet,hes alresdy had an operation to remove a deep abcess last november he recovered wonderfully,over the last few weeks i have noticed round circles of balding,with new fur already inplace and growing. i have give him a health check today to make sure he is not suffering any parasite or mange or dermatitus their are no signs of any please could you answer this question before i take him back to the vets.jane

Answer
Dear Jane,

The information here:

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

should help you narrow down the potential problems, if there is a problem.  You can find a good rabbit vet to help you here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope this helps.

Dana