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Why does my rabbit have loose skin behind its ears, unlike my other?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

Behind my bunnies ears is all this loose skin, but my other rabbit doesn’t have it

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 23rd, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Bun Bun. Would describe it as flakey skin or loose? Loose lends one to believe the skin is sloughing. Flakey skin could be due to parasites, an infection, skin inflammation (multiple causes). Another concern might be myxomatosis, which is usually transmitted via a mosquito bite.. Either way, a veterinary visit should be scheduled. Good luck.

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