[Terri]

I have a slightly elderly buck who has a smooth patch of bare skin on his throat. It is about 1" by 2" long. There are a couple of loose clumps of hair on the borders.

I never see him scratch it and the skin does not look inflamed, it is just sort of....BALD!

Any ideas?

 

[james dilley]

is he rubbing it on his feed or water dish? he might also have mites. that would be my guess.

 

[Terri]

is he rubbing it on his feed or water dish?

Maybe so, but it is the same feeder he has had for 5 years.

he might also have mites. that would be my guess.

What treatment is safe for rabbits?

 

[dale anne]

I have a slightly elderly buck who has a smooth patch of bare skin on his throat. It is about 1" by 2" long. There are a couple of loose clumps of hair on the borders.

I never see him scratch it and the skin does not look inflamed, it is just sort of....BALD!

Any ideas?

Howdy...have ya ever cleaned his scent glands?....ya say on his throat...is this near his chin?...check the scent glands may be dirty or even clogged clean with warm water and a lil soap....could also be from him rubbing like they above posters have said....all male rabbits rub!...they are marking with scent......ya should also check fer ring worm.....if this is the problem call yer co-op or vet for meds...dale anne