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Small blood spots on belly

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nikki.j.

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Hi I recenlty found and rehomed a rabbit, I received a phone call from her new owner to ask what it is yet. Any ideas??
 
Impossible to say without seeing it !!

Could be a contact dermatitis
A flea bite allergy

Is this Doe spayed and if so when?
 
Not sure

Yes I believe it's a doe don't know if she is spayed. Have just spoke to new owner for more detail. She said they are like small blood like blisters, there are also a couple on the back. The rabbit was found in wood land with a larger male rabbit
 
nikki.j. said:
Yes I believe it's a doe don't know if she is spayed. Have just spoke to new owner for more detail. She said they are like small blood like blisters, there are also a couple on the back. The rabbit was found in wood land with a larger male rabbit
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Well if she is a Doe and was with a male she is more than likely pregnant.
I would advise the new owner to seek Veterinary advice tomorrow.
 
is there a link

Thanks. Do pregnant doe's sometimes get blood type blisters. She is going to vets tomorrow! What other things can be checked to find signs of pregnancy?
 
nikki.j. said:
Thanks. Do pregnant doe's sometimes get blood type blisters. She is going to vets tomorrow! What other things can be checked to find signs of pregnancy?
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No, but there is obviously a problem and whilst we can make suggestions as to what that is we can only guess.
How long have you and the new owner had her?
Gestation period for a Rabbit is 30-32 days.

A Vet should be able to palpate the uterus to feel for foetuses.
If the Vet has ultrasound equipment then he/she could do an abdominal u/s
 
OK

Well we found the rabbits on 25th march. We think they had only just been dumped as when we arrived in the car, someone was driving off in a hurry. I forgot to mention they think the rabbit has been puling out some fur.
 
nikki.j. said:
Well we found the rabbits on 25th march. We think they had only just been dumped as when we arrived in the car, someone was driving off in a hurry. I forgot to mention they think the rabbit has been puling out some fur.
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Sounds like she's nesting which means she may well kindle (give birth) within the next 24-48 hours.
Is she seperated from the Buck?
 
yes

Yes the buck has been rehomed else where. Well I will pass on this info thanks alot for your help. I will keep you posted. Anything else you think of please let me know.:D
 
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