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Small red lump on mouth - please help :(

Jo93 said:
I've only just noticed today that Twix has a small red lump on his mouth... :(

I have no idea what it is and am panicking! He's still eating and drinking fine, poops are normal and seems to be his normal self!

Any suggestions as to what it is??

Thank you


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I can't see your pics Jo?

In their absence, you could look at these links?

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Bacterial/Syph_gen.html

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/infectious-disease/myxomatosis/course

http://binkyabout.com/nodular-myxomatosis-in-rabbits/
 
Jo93 said:
I'm having some trouble with the pics - sorry! new to the forum!

There should be a link there now to photobucket?
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Ah yes it looks red and swollen, doesn't it?

Is it getting bigger and more sore?

I still think there might be something in one of my links that might help. Rabbit syphilis or nodular myxi.
However, a vet (rabbit savvy one) might be able to help more and I'll have another think :)

Has he been vaccinated recently?
 
MightyMax said:
Ah yes it looks red and swollen, doesn't it?

Is it getting bigger and more sore?

I still think there might be something in one of my links that might help. Rabbit syphilis or nodular myxi.
However, a vet (rabbit savvy one) might be able to help more and I'll have another think :)

Has he been vaccinated recently?
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Yes he had his first set of vaccinations last week (he's only 10/11 weeks old) but seemed fine for the first few days after having them?

I just hate to think it's something I've done to cause it :( he has a lot of rough toys he likes to chew on, could this be making it worse?
 
Jo93 said:
Yes he had his first set of vaccinations last week (he's only 10/11 weeks old) but seemed fine for the first few days after having them?

I just hate to think it's something I've done to cause it :( he has a lot of rough toys he likes to chew on, could this be making it worse?
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It could be a reaction to the vaccination, in which case it should settle down within three weeks.

In very rare cases the appearance of mild clinical signs of myxomatosis may occur within 3 weeks of vaccination. Recent or latent infection with field myxoma virus seems to play a role in this to a certain extent.


However, it could also be caused by the fact that he's rubbed his nose on something rough, as you say.

You could give your vet a call. I would speak with the vet, as a receptionist is unlikely to know what you're talking about and may insist on a consult. (You may not need to pay for one)
 
Sending you and Twix some positive vibes. It is never a bad idea to check with your vet. If it is nothing to worry about it will give you peace of mind, and if it is something that needs treatment the sooner the better.
 
bunny momma said:
Sending you and Twix some positive vibes. It is never a bad idea to check with your vet. If it is nothing to worry about it will give you peace of mind, and if it is something that needs treatment the sooner the better.
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I agree, hopefully all will be well but a Vet consult is usually the best option in this sort of situation :)
 
Thank you all - I called the vets and of course, the receptionist was reluctant to let me speak to one of the vets over the phone and insisted I book an appointment... :roll:

I know it sounds mean, but I'm going to be annoyed now if I pay for an appointment and it turns out to be nothing?
 
Jo93 said:
Thank you all - I called the vets and of course, the receptionist was reluctant to let me speak to one of the vets over the phone and insisted I book an appointment... :roll:

I know it sounds mean, but I'm going to be annoyed now if I pay for an appointment and it turns out to be nothing?
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No, it doesn't sound mean at all. Most of us have to pay our own vet consultations, and as it may well be a reaction to the vaccination I would hope a vet would speak with you first about it.

Personally, I insist on speaking with a vet, or failing that, you could ask for one of the nurses. A receptionist usually has no idea of all the issues concerning all the animals that come into a vet's surgery.
 
Jo93 said:
Thank you all - I called the vets and of course, the receptionist was reluctant to let me speak to one of the vets over the phone and insisted I book an appointment... :roll:

I know it sounds mean, but I'm going to be annoyed now if I pay for an appointment and it turns out to be nothing?
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I understand that it sometimes means you have to take time off from work (sometimes they are reluctant to allow you to go), gather up your pet for a stressful ride, and then pay a fee for what may be nothing. That being said, I suspect slight differences in the look, feel, even the bunny's reaction to the exam will help the vet determine if it is nothing or worrysome.
I hate to pay for an appointment when it turns out to be nothing to worry about. However, I have experienced how quickly a bunny's condition can change; so I usually make the appointment, pay the money and think of it as paying for an education if the same thing happens again with the same or another pet.

Good luck at the vets. I hope your bunny will be fine.
 
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bunny momma said:
I understand that it sometimes means you have to take time off from work (sometimes they are reluctant to allow you to go), gather up your pet for a stressful ride, and then pay a fee for what may be nothing. That being said, I suspect slight differences in the look, feel, even the bunny's reaction to the exam will help the vet determine if it is nothing or worrysome.
I hate to pay for an appointment when it turns out to be nothing to worry about. However, I have experienced how quickly a bunny's condition can change; so I usually make the appointment, pay the money and think of it as paying for an education if the same thing happens again with the same or another pet.

Good luck at the vets. I hope your bunny will be fine.
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Excellent post .

Good luck at the Vets Jo93
 
Thank you all - we've just come back from the vets

She reckons it is most likely just a scratch or cut from something he has tried chewing or eating (I did mention I had bought him a new "edible" house which seems quite sharp in places to me, but he loves it!). She said there are no signs of any infection or it being something more serious.

She gave me an anti-inflammatory to give him for a week, and said if it doesn't clear up in a week, to go back

I'm happier now to know that its most likely just an accidental scratch and not something worse :)
 
Jo93 said:
Thank you all - we've just come back from the vets

She reckons it is most likely just a scratch or cut from something he has tried chewing or eating (I did mention I had bought him a new "edible" house which seems quite sharp in places to me, but he loves it!). She said there are no signs of any infection or it being something more serious.

She gave me an anti-inflammatory to give him for a week, and said if it doesn't clear up in a week, to go back

I'm happier now to know that its most likely just an accidental scratch and not something worse :)
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Great, I'm glad the visit has put your mind at rest and that it was worth it :)
 
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