My rabbit has a growth near its rear. What to do if antibiotics failed?

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  This looks like a small tumor or a prolapsed rectum.. Antibiotics will not cure this. I suggest you take Emir to a veterinarian for an exam. The mucous membrane of the rectum is s showing outside of the rectum and will need to be repositioned inside the rectum or it dries out and gets infected. This could also be a tumor that may need to be removed. Please see your vet immediately.

  

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 8th, 2018

  These could be multiple abscesses or tumors and there is no home remedy for that. You will need to take Tally to a veterinarian for an exam. If these are abscesses, he will need to lance and drain them and your rabbit will need injectable antibiotics. As for tumors, they will need to be assessed whether they are benign or not and whether it is possible to remove them.
  

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 17th, 2019

  This lump could be a cyst, an abscess, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I would give Harry's vet a call in the morning to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 12th, 2017

  A picture would be ideal to understand exactly if that is a tick or not. In case of a lump, it needs to be assessed by your veterinarian to have a definitive and specific answer. Usually there are two ways your vet can do that a part from examining it directly during physical examination. A biopsy can be taken under local or general anesthetic, otherwise a smaller sample through a fine needle can be aspirated (this technique is called FNA= fine needle aspiration).
  Differentials include skin cysts, infections, benign or more sinister type of tumors.
  Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

  

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