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Swollen shoulder on one side

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donaldosaurus

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Yesterday (Friday) I noticed that the left shoulder of one of my rabbits was very swollen. My wife hadn't noticed it on Thursday when she fed him and played with him, so it must have come on fairly quickly. Here are a couple of pics from today:

https://imgur.com/v0Gf7u6

https://imgur.com/WMuHhIw

The swelling is soft and fairly spherical. It doesn't seem to give him any pain or mobility issues, and he's eating etc as normal. I'm guessing it's a build up of fluid or something similar. He's an outdoor rabbit, fully vaccinated, and hasn't had any health issues that I'm aware of before. I can take him to the vet if necessary, but wanted to know if anyone had any insight on this first.

Thanks in advance.
 
What gorgeous bunnies. Thats a big swelling isn't it. I've no advice other than to get him to the vets as soon as you're able. hope he gets on ok
 
Maybe Bursitis. He does need to be seen by a Vet ASAP. Can you contact your Vet now and email the photos to them. The Vet can then give you advice.
 
Oh they're gorgeous I echo what others have said see if a vet will review the pics for you and give you some guidance of going in or not.

I would err on the side of caution and take them in if a vet won't take a view of the pics.

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