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Soft Lump on the side of my bunny

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Question
Hi Dr. Krempels,
My rabbit has a lump on her side that feels like a liquid filled sack about an inch and a half wide by half an inch thick. We recently moved into a new house and she seems to be eating, drinking, pooping and playing as usual but we just felt this and are concerned. She is about two years old and has been spayed. Any thoughts?

Answer
Dear Yvette,

A lump like this should be examined by a rabbit-savvy veterinarian, whom you can find here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

It could be just a fluid-filled cyst or a lipoma (fat body), but a vet should check to make sure it's nothing dangerous that needs treatment.

I hope this helps.

Dana