My bunny vagina is red &swollen.

[Susancpr]

Hi.. My bunny Nester is a happy healthy free roam Rex rabbit. Shes approx 2 yrs old & unspayed.
Her vet told me, given her life style, not around other rabbits, it wasnt necessary to spay her unless she became aggressive..Shes definitely high energy& has an attitude but shes a sweetie..
I noticed the last few days shes been grooming herself & licking vagina a great deal. When I examined her, it was extremely red & inflamed. Because of her high strung nature, she immediately started kicking me w her back legs & ran away..Otherwise her behavior seems normal..Pooping, peeing & eating as normal..She seems happy, hops in my lap & licks me as usual..Shes great as long as I dont turn her on her back & try examine her.. i want try put antibiotic ointment on it

Any thoughts? Im quite concerned..
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[jerseygirl]

It must be worrying her. Hopefully she doesn’t make things more inflammed.

There could be a variety of reasons for it. Simply some sediment in her pee that’s irritated tissue, urinary infection, bladder stone even. Insect bite. Swollen genitals can also be a sign of myxomatosis (if you live in region of the world where that is present) and can also be sign of rabbit syphillis bacterial infection,

Best have a vet look.{{{Nester}}}

I also think it would be worth seeking a couple other opinions for vets about spaying. Intact female rabbits have a high incidence of developing uterine cancer and other uterine infections as they age.

“If left entire, female rabbits run a big risk of developing cancer of the uterus in later life – a study in 2004 estimated a 50-80% chance in a rabbit over 3 years. Entire females can also develop mammary tumours, and can have phantom pregnancies. Their hormones can make them aggressive and hard to handle.  They also obviously run the risk of pregnancy if there is any possibility of access to entire male rabbits  (including relatives), and a female rabbit can get pregnant immediately after giving birth.” https://www.therabbitdoctors.com.au/copy-of-vaccinations

[Susancpr]

Thanks for your response. I think I need have her spayed.Those cancer stats are high I adore my girl & dont want lose her..

[jerseygirl]

It’s not an easy decision. A spay is a more involved then a castration and the girls take longer to recover. If you can speak with some vets that perform this surgery regularly, it can help allay any fears. It;s done a lot more these days and they manage the post-op pain better.

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