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Bunny feet

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Question
There is a large sore on the front paw of my baby bunny. Its is hard and red, around his front paw nail. What could it be?

Answer
Hi Marci,

This sounds like abcesses.  It caused by an infection most likely around the nail pad.  I suggest you take the rabbit to a vet who will treat it and may give you some antibiotics.  Treating abcessess is not for the faint hearted (it's quite yucky) and you have to be careful about secondary infection.

Cheers