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My lionlop has a tumour in her ear :-(

suzibunbun

suzibunbun

Mama Doe
Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of a bunny with a tumour inside their ear - my Blossom is a rescue bun approx 6 yrs old and has been suffering from a very smelly ear. Two lots of canaural didn't cure it so at vets this morning, my vet looked deep inside where there is a mass and lots of foul smelling pus. He suspects this could be a tumour. She has had a dexafort injection and is on a higher dose of baytril till i take her back on monday
 
I have no experience but hope that the vets appointment goes well on Monday and that the relevant treatment can be started xx
 
suzibunbun said:
Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of a bunny with a tumour inside their ear - my Blossom is a rescue bun approx 6 yrs old and has been suffering from a very smelly ear. Two lots of canaural didn't cure it so at vets this morning, my vet looked deep inside where there is a mass and lots of foul smelling pus. He suspects this could be a tumour. She has had a dexafort injection and is on a higher dose of baytril till i take her back on monday
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I would think an ear abscess is far more likely than a tumour. Ear abscesses are very common especially in Lops. Given your Rabbit's history of a 'smelly ear' and the presence of pus infection really does seem likely. I am surprised the Vet gave dexafort as this is a corticosteroid. This can have a very negative impact on a Rabbit's immune system, not ideal if there is an infection/abscess present :? I guess the Vet must have had very good reason to think a tumour was more likely going on what he/she could see/feel on examination :?

If you are not sure how 'Rabbit savvy' your Vet is maybe you could ask for a referral to a specialist. Often treating an ear abscess involves surgery, so having a Rabbit savvy Vet is important

Good luck xx
 
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