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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A No Chito, don’t pluck your fur!

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    • beebun
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        Chito’s toes, I had noticed, have significantly less fur on her fingers. She does like them as her favourite grooming spot. But then now I can see her skin (red and cracked and sad, it looked like it hurts (). I think she’s overgrooming herself.

        She’s a single bun. Most of the research results are about overgrooming by a partner. Anything I can do? Does she need medications or special treatment?


      • JackRabbit
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          I have no experience with this in bunnies so don’t know if it would apply or not…. in dogs, excessively licking their feet is a sign of allergies. Our dog used to start on her feet and then would start rubbing her eyes until both were dry and practically fur-less. Never did identify a specific allergen with her but since it happened every winter, the vet decided it must be related to the dry heat indoors.

          Since the skin is red and cracked, they are likely itchy and she’s licking them to make them stop itching which is only making them more dry and itchy. I would give the vet a call and see what they recommend.


        • beebun
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            I don’t know whether she has allergies or not, because I hadnt introduced anything new to her lately (yes, the cracks and red skin is a new thing). I also see her limping now


          • Roberta
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              Is she scratching more than usual, is it possible she has mites ? Is it possible some forage foods have been infected with something she is reacting to ? Are you feeding a pet shop or baled hay, I know in some of v t he more tropical climates hay can be hard to get.


            • beebun
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                Mites might be possible! It’s rainy season now :< I'm sorry how do I know if it's Mites or not eep I hadn't done any research on it


              • Roberta
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                  Scratching, red flaky skin and sometimes dandruf. Usually they go b to the ears or eyes first but for mites, as opposed to fleas it’s possib l e the could be start at the paws. I know you battle with your Mum over going b to a vet. I will say it any way, it needs to be looked at. In the interim can you send some pics, someone may recocnise it for something else. The one good thing is if you identify allergies and other problems now it will save you vet bills later as you will know what it is and how to treat it. What sort of hay and bedding is in her house and play area ? If she is free range in the house could someone have brought something in on their shoes that she is reacting to ?


                • beebun
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                    I don’t see dandruff on her :0 Consulted some of the bunny-knowledgeable persons, they said it’s scabies. We really, really need to go to that specialist vet, dont we? I’ll try and lobby dad, I hope he will help her reconsider.

                    Meanwhile, here’s some pics. She recently just started free-ranging for several hours. She usually plays in the garden so she can graze and binky to her heart’s content.

                    Does it look like it to you, Roberta?


                  • Roberta
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                      Yes. Put it to your Dad that a visit now for a diagnosis may save a great deal money than if you have to go in a few weeks when it gets worse an infection sets in. It looks like mites which could be picked up in the garden but it could also be an allergic reaction to something out there. You said she has only just started playing in the garden, did the rash start appearing afterwards ?


                    • beebun
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                        Aw, dang it. Okay. I’ll bring her to the vet as soon as dad’s here since it’s so far away so we can get there by car instead of taxi. In the meantime, is there anything I can do?

                        No, no, she had just started freeranging in the house (likes the space beneath my motorbike. I dont know why) She had always had access to the garden unless it rains..


                      • beebun
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                          Had another spat with mum. She’s upset why I dont trust her vet friend (who feeds her rabbit rice and water). So upset. UGH


                        • Roberta
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                            It sounds like your mums friend doesn’t have a clue. Maybe ask your Mum to sit with you and go through the BB healthy die t and care pages and look up care on the House Rabbit Society page. Explain that by providing the right diet and care reduces vet costs because your rabbit is healthy where as the wrong food and treatment can lead to very expensive vet bills or the death of the pet.


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                              Yes, this would need to be examined by a rabbit vet. We really cannot offer anymore advice beyond that bc we’re not vets.

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