My rabbit has an abscess and is lethargic. Is it an emergency?

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Hi I asked earlier if Runt may have had an eye infection. She did not it seemed she just got poked. But 2 days later under both her eyes were to large 'empty' bags the fur was gone and pockets of white stuff on her fur. I cleaned it off thinking that was it. However yesterday morning I picked her up and she has a huge abcess right above her tail. I have a vet appointment for tomorrow at 2 but I'm really worried about her. She's also really lethargic.... Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately abscess formation in rabbits is quite common. I'm not surprised Runt is lethargic since there is a pretty reasonable chance that she has a fever. Those abscesses are going to have to be lanced and drained and Runt will then have to be placed on antibiotics and pain medication more than likely. Depending on how long it's actually been since Runt has had anything to eat or drink would be the way I would determine whether or not this is an emergency or if it can wait until your appointment. Rabbits cannot go very long without having something to eat because they end up getting something called gastric stasis which can unfortunately be deadly if untreated. If Runt has not been eating for 24 hours or more I would say you should go ahead and bring her somewhere now rather than waiting.

My rabbit has an abscess and is lethargic. Is it an emergency?

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