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Probable kidney tumour

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lorraine acton

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Hello, I took my 9 year old lionhead lop Sky to the vet today as she had peed on the floor and had a wet back end. The vet said she could feel a lump on her kidney which is likely to be cancer and there would be no treatment. She did a scan but said it wasn't that clear however she could see abnormality on it. Has anyone else experienced this please? I don't know if there is anything I can do - she is eating well and generally seems in good health otherwise. I don't know how long I might have left with her or how her sister will cope without her.
 
I'm so sorry your bun is unwell. I don't have any experience, but I think I would want a second opinion, maybe a more detailed scan and some sort of care plan going forward x
 
Sorry no experience either, but didn't want to read and run. I hope it all goes ok for your bunny x
 
lorraine acton said:
Hello, I took my 9 year old lionhead lop Sky to the vet today as she had peed on the floor and had a wet back end. The vet said she could feel a lump on her kidney which is likely to be cancer and there would be no treatment. She did a scan but said it wasn't that clear however she could see abnormality on it. Has anyone else experienced this please? I don't know if there is anything I can do - she is eating well and generally seems in good health otherwise. I don't know how long I might have left with her or how her sister will cope without her.
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Did the Vet suggest running a blood profile to check her kidney function. There are many conditions that can cause a 'mass' on the kidney and not all are cancer. Some conditions can be treated/managed medically. In some cases surgery is an option. Try not to loose all hope until you have more facts.

These links may be useful to read

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Uro_gen_diseases/Mech_diseases/Urolithiasis.htm

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id...BhAB#v=onepage&q=rabbit renal abscess&f=false

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id...CBAB#v=onepage&q=rabbit renal abscess&f=false

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/RenalFibrosisRabbits.htm

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00...Indiv_TechniquesRabbit/Nephrectomy_Rabbit.htm

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-435268.html
 
Thank you so much for these links. The rabbit specialist vet is going to see her next week as he says it is possible this is due to e cuniculi so I have started her on panacur & need to try to get a urine sample but I don't think that will be easy. She seems depressed so I am not holding out much hope.
 
I had a rabbit with an ovarian tumour that grew around and destroyed one of her kidneys. The vet removed the tumours and the kidney and she lived a long happy life, cancer free and with one kidney. I hope everything works out!
 
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