There are a few different reasons why your rabbit might lose her fur:
First Answer: If your rabbit is losing fur and you can't seem to find where it is then she is just pulling out her extra fur from winter don't worry about that it's normal. However if she is putting her fur in holes and small corners that means usually that she is having a baby/babies. If you want to know any more signs then check her stomach for any small bumps that is another sign. Remember if she isn't putting it in corners or in holes then she is just getting rid of extra fur.
Second Answer: More than likely if she is just 'losing' fur she is moulting. Or she could have fur mites, but if she has been with a buck she is probably pregnant and making (or trying to make) a nest.
To summarise, your rabbit might be:
Other reasons could be:
About moulting: If your rabbit is moulting you should brush her. When rabbits eat too much fur, they can get sick. (Rabbits can't vomit fur balls like cats can, so it can get stuck in their digestive tract.)
About stress and boredom: Stress and boredom lead to low-quality of life and even illness in rabbits. You should do what you can to minimise stress in your rabbit's life. See the related question below for details and helpful links.
About parasites: If your rabbit has parasites or other skin problems it needs to see the vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits. Some cat/dog treatments are toxic for rabbits, so you can't just pick something off the shelf.
About false pregnancy: These are stressful for rabbits. If you aren't actively breeding your rabbit, you should spay her. This is only one among many good reasons to spay/neuter rabbits.
See the related questions and links below for more information about all of the above conditions!
There might be one or more reasons that your ferret is losing fur, ranging from being normal to being a serious illness. Please take time to moniter your ferrets heath to prevent serious complications. If your ferret does not regrow fur, then the probable cause is an illness or disease that needs prompt veterinary care.
Always consult your veterinarian about treatment and proper diagnosis.
From other contributors:
it depends entirely on if it lives in the house or outside, if the animal lives in the house, its body will react to the temperature and think 'well maybe its not winter, there's no need for this coat then is there' but if it is living outside it could be due to his age or the food you are feeding it, best to get him/her checked with the vet to be on the safe side!
Many of the diseases in ferrets (ECE (Epizootic catarrhal enteritis), problems of the digestive tract, endocrine disease, Lymphoma, parasitic infections,adrenal disease) can cause severe weight loss, and due to their size, it can be a more extreme problem than in other animals. If you notice any unusual symptoms in your ferret, do not wait, if your ferret is ill, it's important to contact the veterinarian immediately. Ferrets that are ill can go downhill very rapidly, usually there is no time to "wait and see" if they will be okay.
Due to seasonal changes in ferrets, they will loss or gain of about 30-40 percent body weight, especially males. The winter season causes their fur to grow thick and they gain weight. In the spring season these changes reverse, but not all ferrets gain and lose so much, and more subtle changes may go unnoticed.
An underweight ferret could be due an underlying medical condition. Many of the diseases present in ferrets can cause severe weight loss, which, due to their size, can be a dangerous situation. If your ferret is eating and he's still underweight, take him to a vet to find out what's wrong.
If your ferret is not eating, he might not like a new food, try changing. If your ferret seems to be eating, take him to a vet to find out what's wrong. There could be some underlying medical condition. Many diseases can cause loss of muscle mass. They may be depressed or stressed due to some changes in their lives. Intestinal worms are rarely a problem in ferrets. Any time a ferret is losing weight, because they can go downhill very rapidly, don't wait, take him to the veterinarian immediately.
advise from other contributors:
Hair loss on the tail could be blocked pores or "blackheads", from stress or the beginning of adrenal disease. Check for a skin infection or irritation, it could be scabes or mange. If your not sure, take your ferret to the Veterinarian for a checkup.
See related question below
Most ferrets go through a seasonal change of their coats (depending on your climate you live in) and shed twice a year. If this is not the case, if could be due to illness or disease, contact your veterinarian
Ferrets commonly have thinning hair during fall and spring coat changes. At this time, you may see more skin through the fur. However, if your ferret has bald spots that don't seem related to seasonal coat changes, you should suspect adrenal problems. In particular, balding at the base of the tail, on the rump, or on the tail means a high probability of adrenal tumors. Ferrets with adrenal tumors may also bald on their necks or tops of their heads. This balding should not be treated with topical medications or vitamin supplements. The source of the problem is most likely to be an adrenal tumor. Your ferret can be ultrasounded to find the tumor, or a blood test can be conducted. Surgery is the best option.
first of all do u have 2 degus? if u do it's either because they other one is eating it's fur or it ate food its not supposed to eat
A ferret has fur
There are several possible causes for a ferret to lose fur. If your ferret is active and appears healthy, it may be normal seasonal changes. Otherwise your ferret need a veterinarian checkup for possible causes from illness
Work, Women, sub-cutenaceous fat and balding.
If a female, it might be her hormones, Or lack of nutritional food.. Best to check with your vet..
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