Why does my rabbit have a bald spot in its fur?

Coat changes can have various causes. The most common include parasite and fungal infections such as ringworm. Rabbits can also lick their fur off due to pain.

If you find a bald spot on your rabbit it is best to book an appointment for an examination with a veterinarian. Samples will be taken from the skin and fur to see if there are any parasites present. These samples are examined under a microscope. Fungal infections need to be cultured and are often sent away to a laboratory for diagnosis. If there are no parasites or fungal infections present further diagnostics need to be performed in order to find the underlying cause/disease process resulting in the coat change.