Rabbit 911 ! Please help!

[ErikaVincent]

Today I was playing with my Netherlands Dwarf Rabbit and he started losing a lot of fur. Not like normal molting, like full on looked like he got a buzz cut. I've never seen this happen to him for the two years he's been on this planet. I could use some advice or knowledge because I'm scared for my little guys health!! Thanks!

 

[Bad Habit]

That looks like a molt to me... Like maybe he's retained his winter coat waaaaaay too long. It's not down to bare skin, is it?

Mind you, I am used to seeing Lionheads go from complete puffballs to having a clean, short, smooth saddle area, lol. When my rabbits do that, I celebrate, it means junior grooming is over!

 

[ErikaVincent]

That looks like a molt to me... Like maybe he's retained his winter coat waaaaaay too long. It's not down to bare skin, is it?

Mind you, I am used to seeing Lionheads go from complete puffballs to having a clean, short, smooth saddle area, lol. When my rabbits do that, I celebrate, it means junior grooming is over!

Whenever he's molted in the past his fur has stayed the same length, he's just changed colour and lost a lot of fur. He's never been this.. naked ! I can't see his skin, but the fact that his fur is so short is really freaking me out!

 

[Cottie]

Kind of looks like molting, which is normal.

Scroll down to see an image of it. http://www.bunnymomma.com/health.htm

And some more. http://bunniez.hubpages.com/hub/Long-Ha ... -Falls-Out<br /><br />__________ Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:47 pm __________<br /><br />

That looks like a molt to me... Like maybe he's retained his winter coat waaaaaay too long. It's not down to bare skin, is it?

Mind you, I am used to seeing Lionheads go from complete puffballs to having a clean, short, smooth saddle area, lol. When my rabbits do that, I celebrate, it means junior grooming is over!

Whenever he's molted in the past his fur has stayed the same length, he's just changed colour and lost a lot of fur. He's never been this.. naked ! I can't see his skin, but the fact that his fur is so short is really freaking me out!

The fur underneath looks healthy to me. Mind you, I know very close to nothing but I wouldn't worry about it too much if he seems otherwise OK.

 

[Secuono]

Molt.

 

[ErikaVincent]

Thank you so much everyone ! You've definitely calmed my nerves. I'm kind of a rabbit noob, and I've never seen my little Velveteen molt like this before ! It's always been so subtle.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Whenever he's molted in the past his fur has stayed the same length, he's just changed colour and lost a lot of fur. He's never been this.. naked !

The fur growing in has nice density and sheen. I think the reason it is so short is... opcorn:

I've never seen my little Velveteen molt like this before !

Velveteen Lop? Part Rex? :hmm:

looked like he got a buzz cut.

I am guessing that he is molting out his "normal" fur and growing Rex fur.

If that is the case, please keep us updated. I am working on maned standard Rex, and am curious to see if it is a possibility.

 

[ladysown]

looks like he's just having a heavy moult. I would pull all the loose hair that I possibly could in order to prevent wool block.

 

[JessicaR]

my Holland lop buck is molting just like that, we are brushing him every day and the fur is still flying!

 

[Ptbunny8087]

I have a mixed breed buck that is doing that now and he is growing a different color!

 

[Marinea]

Welcome to RT, ErikaVincent!

What a scary way to join us. I agree, it looks like a molt to me. I would definitely try and help your bun shed all he can to prevent a blockage.

Hope you stick around here with us. We would love to see more pics of your bun (besides just his backside )

 

[ErikaVincent]

Thank you very much everyone <3 Little Velveteen seems to be doing fine so I'm not so concerned anymore! You guys definitely helped a lot !!

 

[Kyle@theWintertime]

I'm curious...is Velveteen his name or his breed????? Or is he both a Velveteen and NAMED Velveteen? :lol:

Anyways, welcome to the forum!!!!

 

[PSFAngoras]

Don't worry, just molt. I had a satin angora doe once that would shed out to the skin when she blew her coat. Had to be careful about sunburn, but man was it hilarious to see a mostly naked bunny!