Bunny has crusty bumps, runny nose, sneezing. Is a vet visit urgent?

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Hello. There seems to be bumps on my friends bunny and the bumps are hard and crusty. The bunny had a runny nose a month ago and was sneezing a lot and still is. There was a few other bump areas and I was able to get some off. The "bumps" aren't under the skin, they are on top of the skin. The bunny doesn't allow anymore to try and get it off. There's a big portion on the nose and some by the ear. So I was wondering if we should take it to the vet or there is something else we can do. Thank you. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

The sneezing and runny nose is a very big deal as rabbits are prone to bacterial infections and pneumonia. Butterball should see a vet right away for a diagnosis and to get on the appropriate medication so that the upper respiratory infection doesn't get worse and turn into pneumonia. The crusty areas could be a skin infection or other condition that the vet can diagnose and start the appropriate treatment for as well. Make sure the vet you go to has experience treating rabbits. Good luck!

Bunny has crusty bumps, runny nose, sneezing. Is a vet visit urgent?

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