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'Horn' on rabbit's penis

SarahS

Young Bun
I posted a couple of days ago about my neutered male rabbit having urinary issues. He has been prescribed Propalin syrup but this hasn't helped. He is due back at the vets on Saturday for further tests. Tonight my partner and I were washing him and noticed a yellowish 'horn' on his penis. It isn't emerging from his urethra but I'm wondering if there is something going on with his genitals that is causing the urinary issues. I will attempt to post a picture but I'm new to this site so unsure if it will work. Could this be a cutaneous horn? Has anyone else seen anything similar in their rabbits? Thanks

https://i.imgur.com/UomGB6x.jpeg
 
I posted a couple of days ago about my neutered male rabbit having urinary issues. He has been prescribed Propalin syrup but this hasn't helped. He is due back at the vets on Saturday for further tests. Tonight my partner and I were washing him and noticed a yellowish 'horn' on his penis. It isn't emerging from his urethra but I'm wondering if there is something going on with his genitals that is causing the urinary issues. I will attempt to post a picture but I'm new to this site so unsure if it will work. Could this be a cutaneous horn? Has anyone else seen anything similar in their rabbits? Thanks

https://i.imgur.com/UomGB6x.jpeg

I would say it’s definitely related to the urinary tract problems. Removal and biopsy would be needed to try to identify exactly what it is. In the photo it looks to have a vascular supply at the base. I would want it removed ASAP. It doesn’t look like any cases of Treponematosis lesions I have ever seen.
 
I would say it’s definitely related to the urinary tract problems. Removal and biopsy would be needed to try to identify exactly what it is. In the photo it looks to have a vascular supply at the base. I would want it removed ASAP.

Thanks for your reply! I know, I'm feeling really annoyed just now that the vet hasn't examined his genitals thoroughly enough to see this as it wasn't difficult to spot. We initially thought it was a piece of hay that had burrowed into his skin. We gently touched it but he wasn't keen on it being touched so think it may be causing him pain on contact. I've given him loxicom tonight. He's at the vets on Saturday and if I don't get the correct response I've identified another surgery to take him to from the link you sent me in my previous thread.
Thanks again for your support and advice 🙂
 
Thanks for your reply! I know, I'm feeling really annoyed just now that the vet hasn't examined his genitals thoroughly enough to see this as it wasn't difficult to spot. We initially thought it was a piece of hay that had burrowed into his skin. We gently touched it but he wasn't keen on it being touched so think it may be causing him pain on contact. I've given him loxicom tonight. He's at the vets on Saturday and if I don't get the correct response I've identified another surgery to take him to from the link you sent me in my previous thread.
Thanks again for your support and advice ��

Your welcome. I too am somewhat surprised that the Vet didn’t notice it.
 
Gosh, how did the vet not see that... Sending him lots of vibes. I hope it can be taken care of and that it'll solve his urinary issues.
 
Thankyou! That's my thoughts too! I'm considering changing my vet. I really hope it's nothing too serious ��
I think getting another vet to look at him might be a good idea since you said in your other thread that this one isn't specialised in rabbits. A rabbit savvy vet is really invaluable when dealing with bunny health problems.
 
Thankyou! That's my thoughts too! I'm considering changing my vet. I really hope it's nothing too serious 🙏

Personally I would do so straight away. I would not waste any more money paying for consultations with a Vet who appears to have minimal knowledge about Rabbits. In Veterinary Medicine Rabbits are classified as an exotics species. During Vet Med training only a very small part is dedicated to Exotics; and that includes all Exotics, not just Rabbits. So whilst small animal Vets, ie the ones likely to treat domestics pets, might be excellent with regards to their Dog/Cat knowledge, their knowledge about Rabbits, Guinea Pigs etc could be minimal. To further their knowledge about Rabbits it is up to the individual Vet to engage with further learning via self funded CPD courses.Some Vets will admit that they do not have a huge amount of knowledge about Rabbits and offer to refer the client on to a more experienced colleague. But unfortunately a few will just blunder on, not really knowing what they are doing. I would say those sort of Vets are in the minority though, I am certainly not bashing the Profession per se.

Are you in the UK ? If so if you state your approximate geographical location some RU members might be able to recommend a Rabbit Savvy Vet near your location. Also, the RWAF have a list of Rabbit Savvy Vets

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/recommended-rabbit-friendly-vets/

Once you have read the link you could call a few local Vet Practices to ask relevant questions to try to determine if any of their Vets are Rabbit Savvy. Unfortunately at the moment quite a few Practices have stopped taking on new clients. There is something of a staffing crisis within the Profession these days. That said, I have recently located a few Practices near me (SW London) who are taking on new Clients.

I really feel that it would be better to cut your losses with your current Vet. Once you register elsewhere the new Practice can request your Rabbits clinical records from the previous practice. But given how obvious it is that your Rabbit has an abnormal growth on his genitals and has been exhibiting symptoms for some time I feel sure that a Rabbit Savvy Vet will want to crack on with getting the problem sorted out.

Good luck
 
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Personally I would do so straight away. I would not waste any more money paying for consultations with a Vet who appears to have minimal knowledge about Rabbits. In Veterinary Medicine Rabbits are classified as an exotics species. During Vet Med training only a very small part is dedicated to Exotics; and that includes all Exotics, not just Rabbits. So whilst small animal Vets, ie the ones likely to treat domestics pets, might be excellent with regards to their Dog/Cat knowledge, their knowledge about Rabbits, Guinea Pigs etc could be minimal. To further their knowledge about Rabbits it is up to the individual Vet to engage with further learning via self funded CPD courses.Some Vets will admit that they do not have a huge amount of knowledge about Rabbits and offer to refer the client on to a more experienced colleague. But unfortunately a few will just blunder on, not really knowing what they are doing. I would say those sort of Vets are in the minority though, I am certainly not bashing the Profession per se.

Are you in the UK ? If so if you state your approximate geographical location some RU members might be able to recommend a Rabbit Savvy Vet near your location. Also, the RWAF have a list of Rabbit Savvy Vets

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/recommended-rabbit-friendly-vets/

Once you have read the link you could call a few local Vet Practices to ask relevant questions to try to determine if any of their Vets are Rabbit Savvy. Unfortunately at the moment quite a few Practices have stopped taking on new clients. There is something of a staffing crisis within the Profession these days. That said, I have recently located a few Practices near me (SW London) who are taking on new Clients.

I really feel that it would be better to cut your losses with your current Vet. Once you register elsewhere the new Practice can request your Rabbits clinical records from the previous practice. But given how obvious it is that your Rabbit has an abnormal growth on his genitals and has been exhibiting symptoms for some time I feel sure that a Rabbit Savvy Vet will want to crack on with getting the problem sorted out.

Good luck

I have just contacted a local vet recommended on the link you provided (West Yorkshire) and have an appointment for Monday. (Earliest appointment) I am seeing my regular vet on Saturday for Loxicom as I have run out. You are absolutely right about the blundering on...I have had a bad experience with another vet previously in regards to this
 
I think getting another vet to look at him might be a good idea since you said in your other thread that this one isn't specialised in rabbits. A rabbit savvy vet is really invaluable when dealing with bunny health problems.

I have an appointment with another vet on Monday, recommended on a link sent by inspector morse 🙏.
Thanks for you advice 🙂
 
I have just contacted a local vet recommended on the link you provided (West Yorkshire) and have an appointment for Monday. (Earliest appointment) I am seeing my regular vet on Saturday for Loxicom as I have run out. You are absolutely right about the blundering on...I have had a bad experience with another vet previously in regards to this

Glad you have something sorted out now.
 
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