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Papillomasvirus

emmaclaire

Warren Scout
Hi my Maisey is in the vets tomorrow she has a horn like growth on the tip of the ear its getting bigger and I noticed it looks like its bleeding .....I've researched it and it sound like shorpe papillomas .....anyone else had this and know what the vet will do.....Maisey is 8yrs old and anesthetic worries me even though she is fit and healthy...thanks x
 
Hi my Maisey is in the vets tomorrow she has a horn like growth on the tip of the ear its getting bigger and I noticed it looks like its bleeding .....I've researched it and it sound like shorpe papillomas .....anyone else had this and know what the vet will do.....Maisey is 8yrs old and anesthetic worries me even though she is fit and healthy...thanks x


Hi emma :wave:

Sorry to hear about Maisey (lovely name - I've had a Maisey :))

Here's some info on it:

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Viral_diseases/Pap/Papilloma.htm

https://wagwalking.com/rabbit/condition/papillomatosis


I understand your concerns re the GA, but chances are she will be absolutely fine with a good and confident vet :)

I shall be thinking of you both tomorrow x
 
Its Maisey s first visit tomorrow I'll let you know what they say.....I have read so much about it and the majority say leave it alone and it will drop off but she has had it a while and it is growing x
 
Its Maisey s first visit tomorrow I'll let you know what they say.....I have read so much about it and the majority say leave it alone and it will drop off but she has had it a while and it is growing x


OK I hope all goes well :)

Let me know how the lovely Maisey gets on x
 
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