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Question
There is a round thing on the rabbits side that looks like it has tiny bumps in it but it seems it is getting a little bigger. It is now sticking outside of the fur and before you had to move the fur to feel it.  Just wondering if you can tell me what this might be and if I should take it to the vet? thanks

Answer
Dear Lisa,

From the description, I cannot tell what this is, but if it is a growing lump it could be anything from a botfly larva to an abscess, or even a tumor (less likely).  If it moves freely with the skin, that's a good sign.  But it certainly should be checked by a good rabbit vet, to know if it should be treated or surgically removed.  You can find a good vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope this helps.

Dana