Female rabbit swollen nipples

Question
My female rabbit has swollen nipples. She lives outside in a cage, but gets out a few times. Is this a sign she is pregnant or an infection?  She seems fine otherwise. Will wild male bunnies mate with her if given a chance?

Answer
Hi Rose,

they simply could be irritated and/or have an infection.  Especially if they appear discolored or there is noticeable irritation/scraping, etc.

Yes it is always possible a wild rabbit vould have mated wit her since she is an outdoor hutch rabbit.  

My suggestion would be to take her to a good rabbit vet and have her examined for both possibilities (infection or pregnancy).  Then she can get anitbiotics to deal with the infection or you can gear up for babies.

Lee