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What if my bunny has an abscess? When should I take them to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 3.3 lbs

I think my bunny has an abscess can you advise?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 8th, 2017

It could be an abscess, i can't tell for sure from the picture though. rabbits do not have the ability to process the pus that tends to stay very hard compared to other animals, for that reason if it is an abscess you will need to take Bella to the vet in order to have it lanced and cleaned under sedation.

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