Rabbit and Cancer

Question
Hi I have a dutch rabbit. I think his about four years old. I gave him a bath this morning because he had pooped on himself. When I was drying him I noticed that he had two lumps on each side of his neck and I think I felt one on his chest. Could these lumps be some kind of tumor or are they just some thing rabbits get when getting older like my grandmom has corns on her feet. Thanks you for your time.

Answer
Older rabbits have been known to get fatty tumors, but that generally is not at this young an age.  If he is an outdoor rabbit, I would have him checked to make sure he is not harboring any fly larvae.  If he is an inside rabbit, I would have him checked to make sure he doesn't have any abscesses.

The lumps are abnormal and should be seen by a rabbit-knowledgeable veterinarian.

Kim