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What's causing my rabbit's eye lump and green, smelly eye discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 13 years and 7 months old

My rabbit has a bulge at the bottom of his left ear just above the eye with one starting on his right side. There is also a cottage cheese type goo around the eyes which is hard and is green looking with an odour. Please help

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 13th, 2017

I am concerned that these could be abscesses or even tumors. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian. In the meantime warm compresses to the eyes to help loosen discharge may help make him feel better. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon.

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