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What is this on my rabbits?

J

JoeKan

New Kit
This is my first post and I'm really concerned about my bunnies. One developed a "growth" on her nose and it's the size of a berry and even looks like one too. This has spread to 4 other bunnies. I am hoping, thinking, praying that this is a mosquito bite as there are about a bazillion mosquitoes around their hutch. All those who have this growth has it either on their nose, mouth or in between their nose and mouth.
I hope to try and post a picture but any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe
 
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I read on the other post that you are in Kansas. Whilst Myxo is not prevalent in the US, there have still been cases. The fact that there are a lot of Mosquitos would point to this being possible.

You need to get them to the vets for examination ASAP.

Good luck.
 
It could also be Vent disease, rabbit Syphilis.

Definately needs checking by a vet x
 
JoeKan said:
This is my first post and I'm really concerned about my bunnies. One developed a "growth" on her nose and it's the size of a berry and even looks like one too. This has spread to 4 other bunnies. I am hoping, thinking, praying that this is a mosquito bite as there are about a bazillion mosquitoes around their hutch. All those who have this growth has it either on their nose, mouth or in between their nose and mouth.
I hope to try and post a picture but any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe
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Look forward to seeing a photo, with a possibility of helping you more.

I hope you can find a vet soon who can also help you with your rabbits.
 
Take a picture on your phone. Transfer it onto a pc (using a USB cable) - then upload the picture using a hosting site. There are plenty of free ones - I often use this one:

http://tinypic.com/

Hope this helps.
 
It looks really gross. I'm thankful that I know none of the buns are in any pain. They are all eating healthy-unlimited hay and pellets in the evening. Fresh water and clean pens.
 
JoeKan said:
Any chance it could be papilloma virus even though the first one who has this hasn't been bred yet?
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The only way to ascertain exactly what it is is to take the effected Rabbits to a Vet. Biopsies may be needed for a definitive diagnosis.
 
That looks awful and you really must take any affected rabbits to the vet as soon as possible. Just because they're not showing pain doesn't mean they're not in pain. Rabbits are prey animals and hide pain very well, very often by the time they do show pain they are in absolute tremendous pain and sometimes a vet visit by then is too late.

Good luck!
 
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