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Rabbit has lumps near tail!

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katiekatie

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Hi! I recently adopted a rabbit that the owner did not want anymore :(. The owner did not seem to treat it very well and it lived outside. I just found 3 lumps near (2 above and 1 below) the tail. At first I thought they might be old poop matted to the fur, but they seem to be under the skin. They do not bother her when I feel them. Any idea what they may be? I am taking her to a vet next week, but just wondering if anyone knows or has seen this?
 
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katiekatie said:
Hi! I recently adopted a rabbit that the owner did not want anymore :(. The owner did not seem to treat it very well and it lived outside. I just found 3 lumps near (2 above and 1 below) the tail. At first I thought they might be old poop matted to the fur, but they seem to be under the skin. They do not bother her when I feel them. Any idea what they may be? I am taking her to a vet next week, but just wondering if anyone knows or has seen this?
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The image you posted does not show up so it's hard to say what the lumps are. They could be abscesses, but that is pure speculation. I'd pop the Bunny to a Vet tomorrow to get him/her checked over. At least Bunny is now in a caring home and I am sure that he/ she will be much happier with you :)
 
katiekatie said:
Hi! I recently adopted a rabbit that the owner did not want anymore :(. The owner did not seem to treat it very well and it lived outside. I just found 3 lumps near (2 above and 1 below) the tail. At first I thought they might be old poop matted to the fur, but they seem to be under the skin. They do not bother her when I feel them. Any idea what they may be? I am taking her to a vet next week, but just wondering if anyone knows or has seen this?
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Hi Katie and welcome to RU :wave:

Those lumps could be anything. My first thought was that they were caused by fur mites. Sometimes an excess of fur mites and 'dandruff' can cause lumpiness that seems unidentifiable to begin with.

Please take your rabbit to a vet and let us know how you get on :)
 
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