Bald spot

[funny bunny3210]

My bunny Bluebelle has a bald spotaround her neck but she would not let me get a picture, it is maybe 1/4 inch wide it is just a little pink right at the fur. She has a place on her front paw and a place about the size of a quarter on her shoulder that is not bald but different. Has anyone else had this ? They do not seem to bother her but I am not sure what it is or how to treat it.

 

[majorv]

It looks like the hair is growing back in the spot on her back. Do you see any scabbing on the bare skin? It's possible she has fur mites if it isn't clearing up. Your vet could get a hair sample and skin scraping to check for them. Revolution, which your vet can give you, will take care of them.

 

[Maureen Las]

She looks like she is molting heavily . How do you mean "different" in terms of the spots on leg and shoulder?
Some rabbits often do develop bald spots during a molt but it is usually just temporary. Soon the new hair growth will begin.
if you are unsure you could treat for fur mites with Revolution ( selamectin)

 

[funny bunny3210]

Thank you both for your replys. No, I do not see any scabbing. Sorry, different means the fur just seems shorter and a slightly different color.

 

[majorv]

If she's just molting then her new coat will come in and she'll be done. If the bare spots continue and move around and you start to see dandruff and possibly scabs, then she probably has mites.