Skin condition- Sebaceous Adenitis

[Fionabun]

Hello all,

I used to post regularly on here but haven’t posted for many years. Maybe someone will remember me!

My 3 year old bunny, Sally, is undergoing tests for a chronic skin problem and we are waiting to exclude some of the less obvious parasitic conditions first, before diagnosing Sebaceous Adenitis. I think it’s quite likely she will get this diagnosis, following further swabs taken today. Our job will be to get to the root of the cause of it, as i understand it can occasionally be caused by a tumour in the thymus gland. It seems to be developing quite aggressively, which is a concern. She is currently well
In herself, though it can’t feel pleasant.

I wondered if anyone has any experiences of it and could share these, particularly around treatment and special care.

Sally’s story also goes to show the importance of having a rabbit savvy vet. A recent house move means we are now registered at the Royal D*ck Vet in Edinburgh for her routine veterinary care and she has seen vets who are extremely knowledgeable. Previous vets have either written off my worries or prescribed yet more mite treatments.

Thanks in advance,

Fiona

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Hello all,

I used to post regularly on here but haven’t posted for many years. Maybe someone will remember me!

My 3 year old bunny, Sally, is undergoing tests for a chronic skin problem and we are waiting to exclude some of the less obvious parasitic conditions first, before diagnosing Sebaceous Adenitis. I think it’s quite likely she will get this diagnosis, following further swabs taken today. Our job will be to get to the root of the cause of it, as i understand it can occasionally be caused by a tumour in the thymus gland. It seems to be developing quite aggressively, which is a concern. She is currently well
In herself, though it can’t feel pleasant.

I wondered if anyone has any experiences of it and could share these, particularly around treatment and special care.

Sally’s story also goes to show the importance of having a rabbit savvy vet. A recent house move means we are now registered at the Royal D*ck Vet in Edinburgh for her routine veterinary care and she has seen vets who are extremely knowledgeable. Previous vets have either written off my worries or prescribed yet more mite treatments.

Thanks in advance,

Fiona

Hello Fiona

I had a Bunny who developed Sebaceous Adenitis secondary to a Thymoma.

As he was a relatively elderly Rabbit with other health problems I opted for palliative care for him rather than surgery/chemo. I hope that your Bunny is not diagnosed with a Thymoma, but at least you can be certain that you will receive expert Veterinary Care for her.

 

[Zoobec]

I don’t have any experience of this so I can’t advise, but I’m sending lots of vibes for her xx

 

[joey&boo]

I'm sorry to hear Sally is having issues were her skin. My Ralph had this (sebaceous adentis) but its going back a few decades. He was under FHB.I seem to recall her saying it was often secondary to other health issues but on Ralph his xrays didn't highlight anything. Prior to his diagnosis his digestive system was in a right mess. All I can really recall is that he was put on antibiotics, steroids, panacur & antibiotics. The only foods he could tolerate were herbs & hay so that was his sole diet. His skin did clear up a lot - I can't 100% recall if it resolved completely

I can empathise with a vet that just goes round in circles re: mites. My local vet (pre self) referral to FHB told me to shampoo my poor bunny daily

Lots of vibes for Sally. I hope you can get a diagnosis & treatment plan

 

[Fionabun]

Hello all, I really appreciate all of your replies. The vet did mention it can occur as an autoimmune response with unclear origins, so I’m keeping hopeful. I await the more detailed swabs and cytology results and will make an informed plan from there. Poor Sally