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Forum DIET & CARE Excessive shedding

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    • Willow Lien
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        I know there have been some others with this issue.

        My bunny is not molting, just shedding for two months now. The problem is, it is affecting his digestion. His poops are all stringy with fur and he is having some trouble passing them. I wanted to post here, log all I am doing, and see if anyone had other advice.

        First, let me say I know about GI stasis. I am hypervigilant.

        What I have done:

        He gets Oxbow digestive supplements which, fortunately, he loves.

        I have moved hay to his favorite places to sit which seems to really have helped him eat more hay. I also put some greens there.

        I am trying to groom him but his fur is so fine it just flies everywhere. I have a rubber brush but it isn’t terribly effective. I get better results with my hands.

        I am keeping his room clean of fur, or trying to. 

        Encouraging him to eat more by hand feeding. 

        What I need to do:

        See if the vet can give me stasis Rxs to keep on hand. I only have critical care. I have not needed to use it.

        He has always been a shedder but nothing like this. He is around 4 years old and neutered. Since he lost his bondmate a few weeks ago, he lives alone but next to the baby we haven’t had spayed yet (they are free in a room separated by gates, etc.). It wasn’t until after we lost his bondmate that I realized it was her that ate most of the hay and greens. He has always been a slender rabbit, more harelike, and did lose a little weight in mourning but has bounced back. He is also a very laid back rabbit and doesn’t do much more than sit in his favorite seat all day. I have been having pre-spay playdates with the baby for this reason, it gets him excited and hopping around and has improved his mood since losing his bondmate.

        Anyway, he is fine but I am just worried because of his poops and so I am trying to be as proactive as possible until this ridiculous shed is over. I welcome any advice.


      • Wick & Fable
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          Syringe feeding water when possible may be good. If he uses a bottle, give him a bowl to encourage water consumption.

          I hand-groom Wick as well, every day. I find the molts come in patch waves for Wick, so some days I’ll wake up and gently tug all about him and nothing will be loose, but then later that day, an area has given way, so I dedicate all my time getting everything out. I think this has been the best method for me. After gathering some, rub your hands together to clump it up so it doesn’t fly away.

          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.


        • dawn & daisy
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            Increasing the amount of hay is usually enough to sort their digestive system out enough, if he’s not much of an eater try a variety of different hays or the cheaper option is to sprinkle some dried herbs into the hay and mix it in with your hands. It should be enough to interest him enough into eating a little more. Also, papaya is supposed to be great for bunny digestion so some of that might help. I use a brush and a lint roller to get the fur of my buns and it works a treat haha.


          • ThorBunny
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              Aside from encouraging him to eat more hay, you might try giving him a few sunflower seeds a day to encourage molting! A few members on here mentioned this as an aide for continuous shedding. I checked with my vet first, and have been giving Thor a few seeds a day to speed up her current molt, so far it has been going really well! She’s blowing her coat much more quickly than normal.

              With his digestive problems you would definitely want to check with the vet first, and it may also help him with his weight.


            • Willow Lien
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                I love the dried herbs idea. I know he likes sunflower seeds but I haven’t had any for some time.

                He uses a bowl. I am not sure how much he really drinks. I have to change it out so often because of the fur.

                The hay feeding is going much better since I started putting it EVERYWHERE in his room where he sits. His poops have been MUCH better!

                Thanks guys. You all are the best.


              • Willow Lien
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                  Wick, thanks so much for the wadding up suggestion! I don’t know why this never occurred to me before but it is GREAT.

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