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    Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.

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iLuvStarbuckandBella

Young Bun
OK so went to make sure that my bun is a girl because I do that every once in awhile just to be sure lol and there was this gaping hole! what is it? I am so scared...is that normal?:cry:
 
Are her bits symmetrical. What you're describing could be the scent gland - if so there is one on each side.

Tam
 
Hi,
Flystrike is where flies lay eggs in rabbits fur usually round their bottoms. These eggs then hatch into maggots that basically eat the bunnys flesh - its really not pleasant at all and they need to be seen by a vet straight away if it is flystrike. Are you able to take a photograph so people can advise you ?
 
go to the vets right away, if it is flystrike, it can be treated, if it is just the sent gland you can get a health cheak up anyway!
 
Thea & Bobbin said:
Flystrike can be very very severe, and if not treated immediately is fatal.

Here are some good sites (caution, the second one contains very graphic photos, and can be upsetting)

http://www.galensgarden.co.uk/herbivores/health/flystrike.php

http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2006/february/Cousquer/Veterinary-Lop-Rabbit-Fly-Strike.html

I suggest you post a photo asap so that people can advise you better.
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thanx for the webs it does not look like those pics, we talked to the vet and Bella has an app. today at 4:00pm but the vet thinks that she will be fine :D
 
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