Small sore on Maurice’s lip!

[MOMO Dad]

We recently got our little fur baby, he’s currently 8 weeks old and today we seen he had a small sore on his lip, he is still a eating machine and still his crazy self but we are a bit concerned about weather it needs a vets attention,

Would really appreciate your help !!

[Wick & Fable]

I’m unsure what that might be, but sores around/in the mouth is associated with rabbit syphilis, which is a treatable condition. As a young rabbit, it would have been something his mother was carrying and it was naturally passed on. If it is syphilis and is becoming symptomatic, you would need vet intervention to ensure the sores/blisters are treated, as they can get pretty icky and painful: http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Bacterial/Syphilis.htm

I do wonder if rabbits would naturally get a sore like that if he accidentally bit or hit himself against something?

I would continue to monitor and if it seems to be getting worse, vet attention would be wise. It might be something innocuous which resolves on its own.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[LBJ10]

I agree. It’s hard to tell from the picture. Syphilis comes to mind anytime you see a sore around the mouth, so I would definitely keep an eye on it. If it doesn’t heal or it gets worse (particularly yellow and crusty), then you should have a vet take a look. You don’t want to leave something that is treatable to fester.

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