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Cyst

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QUESTION: Hi my rabbit has a cyst on the outside of his skin which is the size of a pea.  i took him the vet Saturday and they want to do surgery.  The surgery will cost $450.00 which is very expensive for me.  Can you suggest any other ways of removing the cyst.  The cyst is not giving him any pain from what i can see.  Thank you
ANSWER: Raven, first off I am not a vet.  That said I think charging $450 dollars to remove a cyst is outrageous !!

Where exactly is the cyst ?  when you touch it it is hard or soft ?  Does it feel anchored or is it loose under the skin ?  Is it growing quickly ? Or has it grown over a long time ?  Once you answer these questions for me I can better advise you.

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QUESTION: Is there any website you can recommend to purchase tumor supplement f & r and Systemajuv to remove the syst
ANSWER: Raven, since I live out side of the USA ( where I assume you live ) I have no knowledge of what you mention.  What are they ?

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QUESTION: these are products that allow you to get rid of a cyst on the rabbit without surgery.  It is taking through the mouth

Answer
Raven, you will kill the bunny giving him oral meds for a cyst.  1) they do not work ( they do not work on humans much less on rabbits )and 2 ) rabbits are very sensitive to all meds - there are relativly few that can be used on rabbits without killing them.  I do not know who told you that but plesae, if you love your bunny, do not heed them. The only way to safely remove a cyst is to cut it out.  You are much better off just leaving it there.