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NEED HELP WITH RABBIT ASAP

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Question
hey i was wonderin if you could help my rabbit is about two or three and she is living out doors i noticed a few minutes ago a lump with a scab over it near her rear end she has had a few fights with the other rabbit but nothing bad i was wondering if this could be anything bad or just a bite as it looks fairly new ?

Answer
If she was fighting certainly injuries are possible.  You would want to check to see if there is any swelling, redness or pus coming from that area.  If so, she would need to be treated with antibiotics to clear up the infection.

This may be a bit overkill, but, it gives you an idea of what to look for - http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#abs  I have seen bite wounds abscess, and being outdoors it could attract maggots.

It is also possible that it will heal cleanly with no further issues.

Kim