Health and Behavior

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 2sd replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 7 months ago by LittlePuffyTail.

Viewing 2 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 09/07/2017 at 3:57 PM
  Serenity
  Participant
  173 posts
  My one year old doe, Ginny is a lionhead rabbit who, as far as I know, has always had perfect fur. It’s always been silky and perfect and never changed in color or texture for nearly a year. This month I brought her out andmy Dad said her fur looked…different. Much scruffier. I tried brushing it down and he said it still looked like she’d been rolling around in pine needles or something. I pulled up a slightly older picture of her and he’s right. Her fur looks frayed and messed up no matter what I do.I washed her and everything but her fur looks like it’s getting ready to fall out but she’s never really been sheddy before. Is she just getting ready to molt or something? Should I be concerned? I looked at the other three and they all looked exactly the same, no difference in color, texture etc.
  
  All suggestions, ideas and inklings are welcome! Thanks!
  
  P.S. I don’t have a newer photo but I’ll post one when I have access to a better camera and lighting, maybe tomorrow but here’s an older one when she has cleaner fur.
- 09/07/2017 at 4:21 PM
  Wick & Fable
  Moderator
  5781 posts
  SHE’S GORGEOUS. -ahem-
  
  It could be new fur coming in for the winter season. Wick is on the back-end of his first big molt (about 10mo), so it’s possible, if she has never really molted before, this is her first one! If there’s no flaking, dry skin, etc., I’d say this is natural causes.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 09/07/2017 at 6:37 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
  Moderator
  18092 posts
  Agreed. She’s probably getting ready for a big molt. Be prepared for daily grooming.
  
  And also agree that she’s gorgeous.
Author

Messages

Viewing 2 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.