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Why is your rabbit is pulling her fur from the chin area and eating it?
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∙ 12y ago
It's possible your rabbit is pregnant or having a false pregnancy, but normally the rabbit would make a nest with the fur, not eat it. But it's possible the rabbit doesn't know what to do exactly and is confused (this can happen, with domestic rabbits).
False pregnancy is something female rabbits do because of their sex hormones, even when they haven't been near a male rabbit. False pregnancies are stressful for rabbits, and stress leads to a low quality of life and even illness, so it's a good idea to spay your rabbit so that it won't go through false pregnancies anymore. There are many good reasons to spay/neuter rabbits.
But, because the rabbit is eating the fur, it's more likely the rabbit is under stress! Stress can be caused by a bad lifestyle or environment, or a traumatic experience, or extreme boredom, or illness. Aside from self-mutilation (pulling fur), stress leads to a low quality of life and can lead to severe, deadly illness (GI stasis, for example). You should do everything you can to give your rabbit a happy life and minimise stress.
You should also look for other signs of illness to see if there's an underlying problem, and be prepared to bring the rabbit to a vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits.
Consider spaying/neutering the rabbit, because sex hormones also contribute to stress.
There's also the possibility that your rabbit has a parasite or other skin problem.
See the related questions and links below for more info.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agothese symptoms could quite possibly be age related, if it is an old rabbit
or it is possible that your rabbit has got external or internal parasites, which would need to be treated by a vet
best get your rabbit checked out by a vet to be sure
It sounds like your rabbit is extremely ill but even if it's just old age, your rabbit needs to see a vet. Make sure you bring the rabbit to a vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits, because they're very different from cats/dogs and vets have accidentally injured (even killed!) rabbits by treating them like cats or dogs. See the related questions and link below for more info.
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∙ 15y agoMine does the same thing. They eat anything that can fit in their mouth. Im serious! my rabbit ate so many weird things: dry wall, bubble wrap, carpet, shoes, book bags, cotton, and the most recent one, cabnet hinges.
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∙ 14y agooften does like to build nests in spring time or any time of year really. they will chew and pluk their fur out mainly around the front they sometimes even pull their companions fur out a little as well but dont worry this is perfectly normal.
another reason may be that she is simply cleaning herself and this is very good for rabbits.
the final reason may be because she has some form of skin rash or parasite and it might be bothering her check for scabs or flaky skin, if you see these signs take her to the vets and have her checked but im sure its nothing to worry about. =)
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∙ 15y agoRabbits chew on everything, because their teeth continually grow. If they do not chew their teeth will overgrow to the point, that they will not be able to chew
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∙ 13y agoThis might be because the rabbit is pregnant and is making a nest out of her hair and other usable things.
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What color of rabbit makes what color?
bew x bew =bew , chin x chin = chin&chestnut , tan x black = tan
Can cats have dewlaps on their stomach?
That's what some people call it, but technically it is a flap of loose fat under the skin, outside the abdomen, similar to the flabby fat double-chin on a person or the dewlap on a female rabbit under the chin. Unlike the rabbit, it doesn't serve any purpose.
Do pregnant rabbits develop lumps under the chin?
The lump you are referring to is probably her dewlap. A dewlap is loose skin that often develops on the neck of the female rabbit. They are found mainly on female rabbits in certain breeds, the males are also allowed a small one. Its purpose is to give another area for the doe to pull fur from when she is making her nest for her kits.
Rabbits signs of starvation?
a rabbit is rather like a dog when its hungry it will toss its bowl around and sit neer it a lot mind you you should allways overfeed your rabbit when they are young as it helps them grow but be carefull as you need to know when to lower the food level or they may get fat and receive maggots and die the way you know their fat is a lot of loose skin under their chin.
Is the name Chin a female or male?
chin female or male name
What can a bump on a rabbit mean?
It's probably an abcess especilly if it is in the ear/chin/dewlap area. See a vet.
What is the path of a frog's respiratory system starting with air?
The frogs' chin goes down, pulling air into the vocal sac. Then, it's nostrils shut and the chin goes up, forcing the air into the lungs. When they oxygen is taken, the chin will go down, pulling the air our of the lungs. Then the nostrils open up, and the chin will go up, pushing the air our of the chin. Then repeats.
What is the area of Chin State?
The area of Chin State is 36,019 square kilometers.
Why does your rabbit like its chin rubbed?
a coyote uses the restroom on something when they claim it. rabbits do it appropriately, but hysterically. they rub their chin on things to tell others that it's theirs, but if you touch it they won't mind, especially if they're eating.
At what age can you see the crest or fluff under a female rabbit's chin?
Depending on the rabbit normally between a year and 3 years.
What color of rabbit makes what color?
bew x bew =bew , chin x chin = chin&chestnut , tan x black = tan
How do you your rabbit is a boy or girl?
As it gets older, a girl rabbit develops a large, fluffy "chin". I didn't know my rabbit's gender until an older age, about 1-2 years old.
Are rabbits supposed to have a double chin?
Rabbits have folds of skin under their chin called "dewlaps." Dewlaps are usually more prominent on females, but also on some breeds more than others, and on overweight rabbits. Dewlaps are useful for rabbits because female rabbits like to line their nests with soft fur, and the extra skin of the dewlap is the ideal place to get that fur so that the rabbit doesn't get cold (because of the missing fur). Unless your rabbit is overweight, a rabbit having a double chin is fine, so don't get creeped! Another answer: Depends, rabbits usually do get double chins, thats i sign that your feeding it well. But that doesnt mean if i doesnt have one it means your not feeding it well, no. Rabbits need their nutrients and their Vitamens. They also need to be fit and healthy. A rabbit having a double chin can be a good thing or a bad thing.
What does it mean when your female dwarf rabbit rips out her fur on her back paws?
It's most likely that you rabbit is suffering from stress.Stress can be caused by a bad lifestyle or environment, or a traumatic experience, or extreme boredom, or illness. Aside from self-mutilation (pulling fur), stress leads to a low quality of life and can lead to severe, deadly illness (GI stasis, for example). You should do everything you can to give your rabbit a happy life and minimise stress.You should also look for other signs of illness to see if there's an underlying problem, and be prepared to bring the rabbit to a vet with experience and knowledge in rabbits.Consider spaying/neutering the rabbit, because sex hormones also contribute to stress.There's also the possibility that your rabbit has a parasite or other skin problem.It's also possible that your rabbit is pregnant or has a false pregnancy, but then the rabbit would probably be pulling fur from the chin and belly, not the paws.See the related questions and links below for details.
When doing the head tilt chin lift method why do you avoid pressing into the soft tissue under the chin?
You can damage the underside of the chin area if you push into it.
Can cats have dewlaps on their stomach?
That's what some people call it, but technically it is a flap of loose fat under the skin, outside the abdomen, similar to the flabby fat double-chin on a person or the dewlap on a female rabbit under the chin. Unlike the rabbit, it doesn't serve any purpose.
If a female floppy eared rabbit is gaining weight under her chin what does that mean?
Possibly overfeeding. Consult a reference on feeding rabbits, and if you're doing all the right things, see a vet. If it is only under the chin area and the rest of the rabbit seems to be fit, then this is common during the breeding season of spring. They develop of pad of flesh and fur under their chin down to their chest. It is a bit of protection. Rabbits tend to be kicked there by other rabbits a good deal during that time of year. It occurs when a female rabbit is spurning advances or when they are having a dispute over a mate or territory. It will thin back out as the heat of summer sinks in. When the cooler weather comes around, the entire rabbit may flesh out a bit. It is all part of their natural cycle.
