1. Physiological molting: Usually, rabbits will molt in March~April and September~10 Seasonal physiological moult occurs during the month. This is normal for rabbits, because the summer temperature is high, and rabbits will shed some unwanted hair when the weather warms up to regulate their body temperature. In winter, rabbits will take off their coarse fur and put on down to keep out the cold.
Treatment method: During the period of the rabbit’s shedding, the owner does not need to worry, just comb the rabbit more every day, clean up the lost hair and dander, and prevent its hair from flying all over the house.
2. Caused by dietary problems: If the rabbit’s feed lacks cellulose, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and other trace elements for a long time , or lack of certain vitamins, such as vitamins A, B, etc., will cause rabbits to shed or eat hair.
Treatment method: This situation is caused by the incompatibility of the rabbit’s diet, so the owner can add the lack of trace elements to the rabbit’s feed to relieve hair loss, and can also prevent the rabbit’s hair loss caused by malnutrition .
3. Dermatomycosis : When rabbits are infected with bacteria, fungi or parasites, the White scaling occurs, and disc-shaped hair loss occurs. At the same time, the rabbit will scratch and pull the fur because of the unbearable itching, which will increase the hair loss.
Treatment method: If this is the case, the owner should take the rabbit to the pet hospital for examination in time. After the cause is diagnosed, medication should be given under the guidance of the veterinarian. Remember not to use medication at home to prevent the rabbit from being poisoned by drugs. .
4. Caused by bacterial diseases: Rabbits are caused by bacteria such as Necrobacterium necrosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc. When a bacterial disease occurs, the skin and subcutaneous tissue at the site of infection will necrosis, resulting in hair loss.
Treatment method: If the dermatitis caused by bacteria causes the rabbit to lose hair, corresponding sensitive drugs can be used for systemic treatment. In addition, it can also be used in conjunction with external related drugs, which can have a better effect.
Warm reminder: Rabbit shedding serious hair may also be caused by the friction of the cage or feed tray, the female rabbit wants to use the hair as a nest before giving birth, the owner uses shower gel to Caused by the rabbit taking a bath, etc. Therefore, the pet should correctly distinguish the reasons for the rabbit’s hair loss and see if it needs to take drug treatment~
