Overgrooming
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Overgrooming, also known as barbering, happens when a rabbit grooms themselves or another rabbit so much that fur loss occurs.
Barbering can be a sign of underlying behavioral or environmental issues. Understanding the root cause is essential for appropriate treatment and management
Experiences
- Erin Urano. (2022). Thyme's story
Further reading
- Rabbit.org. Overgrooming
- Lisa Karr-Lilienthal & Amanda Young. (2019). Rabbit Behavioral Problems: Barbering
Below are discussions of other rabbit owners with overgrooming problems.
- Rabbits United. (2009). bald patch.
- Rabbits United. (2009). Overgrooming by Partner Rabbit.
- Binky Bunny. (2009). is there such a thing as over-grooming?.