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Lump on bunny's head - please anyone?

Stephy

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:wave: Hi everyone

I wonder if anyone could help? My partner and I were having a claw trimming session this evening, and as we were holding little Tommy, a minilop, I noticed he has quite a large lump on his head, just at the base of his ear. It is beneath the skin and quite hard - how you'd imagine a 'bump' on the head to look.

Hoping it's nothing too serious :cry: Thanks. xx
 
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Has he had a myxi jab recently? Sometimes some of the vaccine is given into the skin at the base of the ear and can cause a swelling?

If not, you're probably best off to the vets to get it checked out. I found a lump on my bun this weekend and she is having to have it removed tomorrow. Hope Timmy is ok.
 
Hi - no. I can't believe I hadn't noticed it before as it's quite big and Tommy is a house bun - only stroked him this morning :shock: Please don't let it be an abscess ......... :(
 
Hi - no. I can't believe I hadn't noticed it before as it's quite big and Tommy is a house bun - only stroked him this morning :shock: Please don't let it be an abscess ......... :(

It does sound rather like an abscess. I would take him to your Vet tomorrow

Good Luck
 
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