Why is my rabbit losing fur on his ears?

Why is my rabbit losing fur on his ears?

Causes of Hair Loss in Rabbits There are numerous causes for hair loss in your rabbit. These include: Parasite infestation (fleas, lice, mange mites, fur mites, mites that cause ear canker, a fungus like ringworm); if your rabbit has a severe flea infestation he may itch so much that he scratches off his fur.

Is it normal for rabbits to have bald spots?

Moulting – Moulting and seasonal fur loss is perfectly normal. Rabbits often moult in big tufts but should not go bald. Pregnancy – Hormone changes during pregnancy, false pregnancy and when feeding young can cause alopecia. Some rabbits pull their own fur out to nest during pregnancy.

How do I know if my bunny has mites?

Visual signs include chronic dandruff, “walking dandruff,” chronic scratching of the hindquarters, nape of neck, and along the back, sores or scabs in the same areas, and hair loss. Microscopic diagnosis of the mites or eggs recovered by a skin scraping, combing, or acetate tape can positively identify an infestation.

Do rabbits lose fur when stressed?

Rabbits shed their fur when stressed, so ensure that your pet is comfortable and content. Rabbits molt four times annually, though no other occurrence is as drastic as their springtime shedding.

At what age do rabbits start molting?

5 months
Moulting is a natural phenomenon. Rabbit moulting usually occurs twice a year. In young rabbits at the age of 5 to 6 weeks then the second at 4 or 5 months. Then when the rabbit is adult, the moulting of the rabbit occurs mainly during seasonal changes in the spring and fall.

Can indoor rabbits get mites?

Although rabbits can get mites, healthy rabbits in a clean environment are not at a high risk of getting mites, and infections are usually mild and easily treated. Because of this, it is rare for rabbits to require routine treatment against mites.

Do rabbit ears grow back?

Rabbits are unique among mammals in that their ears can regenerate tissues from the margins of full thickness holes which grow in and completely fill the opening in about two months.

How do bunnies get ear mites?

Being a contagious parasitic skin disease, rabbit ear mites are generally spread from rabbit to rabbit by direct skin contact between infected and non-infected rabbits. Non-infested rabbits can also contract the mites through contact with the hutch of ear-mite-infested rabbits.

Why are my rabbits losing fur on their ears?

1. head-shaking and scratching ears [editor’s note: indicates fur mites or ear mites/canker. Hair loss is due to rabbit scratching itself. May also cause wounds or bloody spots from the toenails scratching the ear. Ear canker is treatable with ivermectin. See our article for information. Fur mites like the ears because the fur is thinner there.

How can you tell if a rabbit has hair loss?

The hair loss may appear as small, bald spots on their body, or there may be larger areas of your rabbit’s coat that are missing hair. You may also notice general hair loss throughout your rabbit’s body. In many cases your rabbit will feel a lot of itching, leading to his discomfort.

Where do Rabbits lose most of their fur?

In some rabbits, fur loss is restricted to the area just under the chin, in the folds of the dewlap (the fleshy flap of skin and tissue under the skin), or down the chest. Often, but not always, the fur and/or skin there will be wet. In many, but not all cases, the rabbit will also develop suddenly picky eating habits.

What should I do if my rabbit has long ears?

Many people spritz the ears of hot rabbits or apply water to the ears to provide additional relief from the heat. A spray bottle is always available in my rabbitry in summer. Owners of lops sometimes report that their rabbits hang those long ears in their water crocks.