Large lump on rabbits neck

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- 06/26/2016 at 3:05 AM
  samsontherabbit
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  So I’ve recently noticed a large lump on my rabbits neck. At first I thought it was just hair, however after looking at it closely today it feels firm.
  
  I’m worried as this as never happened to him before. Does anyone know what this could be? I’m scared that it might be a tumour or something. He doesn’t appear to be in any pain.
- 06/26/2016 at 4:52 AM
  Gina.Jenny
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  It looks like an abscess in the jaw, something that requires urgent vet attention. Rabbits are very good at hiding pain.
- 06/26/2016 at 4:59 AM
  Bam
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  Yes, please get your bun to a vet. Bunnies are prone to getting abscesses (cavities that fill up with thick, toothpaste-like pus). It can happen if they get the tiniest little sore.
  
  An abscess needs to be treated with antibiotics. An abscess this size most likely will need to be opened up and cleaned out thoroughly. You’ll need a a vet for that. Try not to touch the area or put any pressure on it when you take him to the vet. You do NOT want the pocket that holds the lump of pus to break.
- 06/26/2016 at 6:08 AM
  Q8bunny
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  Vet asap. And ((((((get well soon, bun bun))))))
- 06/26/2016 at 10:20 AM
  LBJ10
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  Most likely an abscess. There isn’t anything you can do yourself. He needs antibiotics and, very likely, it opened up and cleaned out.
- 06/26/2016 at 12:31 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Poor bun. I hope you’re able to get him checked out asap. Please keep us updated.
- 06/26/2016 at 1:20 PM
  jerseygirl
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  I’m assuming it’s the area on his “dewlap” under the chin? Do you ever see him pull fur from there or chew the fur? Groom it a lot?
  
  As others have suggested, there’s a possiblity of it being an abscess. These can feel rather hard as the body attempts to wall the abscess off, building cartilage around it. Abscesses are common.
  Rabbits can also get fatty tumours which are usually benign.
  Best to visit the vet and put your mind at ease.
- 02/28/2017 at 12:37 PM
  Sophie
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  My rabbit has a lump on her kneck I ain’t quite sure what it is it has only recently happen I had her off my friend because she was selling them at the age around 9 weeks I think and I am quite worried does anyone know what the problem is please
- 02/28/2017 at 1:04 PM
  Rookie
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  You definitely need a vet visit. With such a young rabbit it would be pretty hard to determine as I dont know if in such a small bunny a tooth problem or cancer could even be an issue? Or maybe it’s just tumour of some sort. It’s all guessing without a vet taking a look.
- 02/28/2017 at 1:06 PM
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  Whoops didn’t realize how old this thread was….try starting a new one copy and paste!
- 02/28/2017 at 1:15 PM
  Bam
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  This is and old thread and as Rookie says, please start a new thread of your own. You can do that here:
  https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/afv/post/aff/2/Default.aspx
  
  I’m locking this thread.
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