My rabbit has a lump under chin, fur loss, and overgrown teeth. Help!

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My rabbit has a huge lump under her chin and all her neck I'm so worried for her. The fur is all falling off around the lump and flaking. And she is not as active as she used to be she is always lying around in the garden and eating tiny amounts of food as she has overgrown teeth. Please help. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 11 months old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry to hear about Stanley. It sounds like she definitely needs to visit the veterinarian. In a rabbit with a swelling like this we worry very much about an abscess, or pocket of infection under the skin. This can be especially common in rabbits with dental issues, such as overgrown teeth (which it sounds like your bunny is suffering from). She needs to see the vet not only to address the abscess (which may require the vet to open and drain and then prescribe antibiotics) but also to address the teeth which may require trimming to allow her to eat normally. If untreated the condition can progress and lead to a painful death as the rabbit eventually becomes unable to eat.

My rabbit has a lump under chin, fur loss, and overgrown teeth. Help!

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