Oh, I hope cotton gets better soon! (((healing vibes)))

i am sure cotton will heal this time. the vet is doing a great job and so are you

I don’t think he’ll be too mad – I’m sure he knows you are just trying to help him out. I hope he feels better soon!

Aw, your mum’s just trying to help you, Cotton Boo! ((((((((((hugs and healing vibes)))))))) Sounds like you both need a good snuggle!

Yes, keep us updated. This sounds exactly like what Bailey had on her ears, (even the photo you had a while back showed thata similar red little nodule). Bailey’s would come and go though, though one stayed there for most of her life – and the cultures would always come back as inflammation only (not infection) and the source was never found. It was always such a mystery to my vet. As Bailey aged though, they just began to go away or at least lessen and flatten out.
So even though Bailey is gone now, I always wondered what the heck those things were and so I am interested to know if the inflammation meds end up working for Cotton.

Feel better Cotton baby!!!!!

Hugs BT!

Cotton Boo – you’ve been bothered by this long enough.
{{{{{{{{Healing vibes}}}}}}

Your Mummy needs a snuggle. Kiss and make up.

BB mentioning Bailey’s ear brings up something I wonder about sometimes. Can rabbits get grass seeds imbedded into their skin like dogs can. I’ve heard grass seeds can get under a dogs coat and one point and work itself to a different part of the body. With hay mixes that have all sort in it, I wonder if rabbits can be affected by this or does their constant grooming keep on top of it? Couldn’t they get splinters embedded in their skin?

((((((((((((((((((((((hugs for BT)))))))))))) It’s okay, try not to worry (I know, hard not to) they’ll find out what it is. You and Cotton are in my prayers.

I wonder, do bunnies (or other animals) get those ‘skin tags’? Could it be something like that? (that’s what BB’s description reminded me of) Or is it an actual cut?
I know my dogs have quite a few ‘fleshy moles’. Sometimes they get scabbed up and look pretty nasty. And sometimes they just go away on their own.

Wow, that’s so frustrating for everyone isn’t it! I bet the vet is going to be able to come up with something moreso that Dana Krempels will since she can consult with another vet and do the culture. Poor little Cotton and poor you – it’s so frustrating not knowing!

Can rabbits get herpes infections? I get those nasty cold sores if I eat certain things that I’m allergic to. Does it look like a cold sore? Does it ooze anything when you pull off the scab? But I would think the neosporin would’ve cleared that up? :-/
Man, I know I’m stumped. I’m so sorry for you and Cotton, BT. ((((hugs)))))))

I looked around online and aparently they can get herpes infections, Ive never heard of rabbit syphilis but it happens?! hmmm thats a thinker…

mrmac – rabbit syphillis is also called “vent” disease – it’s not the same kind of syphillis that can be transferred to and from humans. The sypmtoms are normally sores around the bunny’s anal area and mouth. My very first bunny had it actually! It’s very easy to treat with just a once a week injection for three weeks.

Mimz – I thought there was a discussion about rabbits and the herpes virus before, but for some reason I thought it was a different type as well (kind of like how rabbit syphillis is), but I am not sure. ???  I’ll have to check on that.

The pappilomas virus from what I’ve read does sound “wart” like and there is a HRS blog about one of their rabbits having it and the treatment that is done so far for it. Seems to have come from tick bites? (at least in this case)
http://www.rabbit.org/blog/images/bruno_copy2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.rabbit.org/blog/&usg=__v9FHmteGv-Ku4P9SrH6hN0kmZA8=&h=144&w=192&sz=17&hl=en&start=10&um=1&tbnid=X8i4OvzwQGVaZM:&tbnh=77&tbnw=103&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpapillomas%2Bvirus%2Bin%2Brabbits%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4DKUS_enUS239US239%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

Bailey also  had e.cuniculi, so maybe it was an inflammation related to her  weakened immune system.   ??

BT – so you said, you can just scrape off the bumps?  If so, then definitely not what Bailey had.   Hers were definitely more red/wart like and had to be surgically removed or left alone.   (Nothing oozed out of hers either) hmmmm.

Also, what a great vet you have to continue to try and figure it out….for free no less!

I have heard of the pappilomas virus in rabbits. It is good too know that you can give your vet some ideas to look into.

Keep us updated.

Aww that so sad…poor Cotton. (((soothing lip vibes))) Sending Cotton some extra lovins…

Awe…poor Cotton. And I know it’s never easy to watch our bunnies have to deal with things that make them uncomfortable or cause pain. Hang in there, and just give him some extra lovin’ (as I have no doubt he already gets a ton of from you)

Sending healing and peace vibes!

Hi, BT. Sorry it’s been a few days since I replied.

I know the waiting is the hardest part. Try not to self-diagnose, as much as it’s good to have more information. I’m thinking that the other options, like herpes or syphillis, were thought of by your vet already. If she said she doesn’t know what it is, I would hope that means she has already ruled out many of these possibilities. She sounds very, very nice with the free work and the consultation of her colleague.

If Ruby is OK so far, try not to borrow trouble. It’s probably just Cotton.
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