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Help with odd problem - Baggy skin on one front leg

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SJH

Warren Veteran
Initially, I thought that Hector was just moulting and he had a matted bit of fur on his front leg which was making it look "bigger" than the other one. So, I attempted a groom.

However, it turns out that it is a flap of skin, just on one front leg. I think there may be a lump within it although it is difficult to say. It certainly "moves around" if there is.

I cannot get an appointment with the vet tomorrow but will, obviously, take him.

Any ideas? It is all a bit odd and a bit worrying.:cry:
 
It might be you've spotted a wound/abscess early so it's more flexible than usual. Or it maybe one that's popped leaving the skin a little lose where it's now empty. I'd clean it as best you can but I imagine the vet might shave a patch to work out what's actually there - it's hard with fluff to see sometimes.
 
Thank you very much for this (and thanks to Zoobec!). He seems well in himself which is good. I'll pop to the vet and see where we go from there. :)


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MummyBunnyEm said:
Have only just seen this thread, I hope all is well with Hector
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Thank you!

Sorry, I've been hectic and not had a chance to hop on here much.

He seems fine, thank you. Bit of an odd one but it's not bothering him. The vet has never seen anything like it. He's really great and has done some research too, all to no avail. We've agreed to watch and wait before doing anything else. :)
 
SJH said:
Thank you!

Sorry, I've been hectic and not had a chance to hop on here much.

He seems fine, thank you. Bit of an odd one but it's not bothering him. The vet has never seen anything like it. He's really great and has done some research too, all to no avail. We've agreed to watch and wait before doing anything else. :)
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Thank you for updating :D

Glad to hear it doesn't sound serious, and not bothering him x
 
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