My senior rabbit has a bump on his head between his ears. What is it?

Hello, and thank you for your question. The skin lesions may be due to a bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasites such as mites, or an ear infection. I am glad to hear you will be taking Charlie to the vet soon. They may recommend performing some tests such as an ear swab to check for infection, or a skin scraping or cytology. Based on the results, the appropriate treatment can be prescribed. For example, if an ear infection is confirmed, ear drops or oral antibiotics may be needed. If mites are found, then topical monthly drops will help to clear the parasites. In the meantime, keep their environment clean and remove soiled bedding daily. Also ensure they are eating a good quality diet consisting of mostly timothy, and a small amount of pellets, and leafy green veggies. I hope this helps, and that Charlie feels better soon!

Thanks for reaching out about Charlie and including photos. By the pictures, it could be an infection or abscess. You should not remove it at home and allow Charlie's immune system to combat. Cleaning with warm soapy water might help a little. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about your rabbit and including a photo. This appears to be a trichofolliculoma (ingrown hair cyst). A veterinary visit is needed to remove (surgically) but need to wait until much older. Monitor for now, do not apply anything topically. Good luck.

No idea without seeing Bunnicula (great name btw!), but this could potentially be an abscess, which is common in rabbits and sometimes contagious to other rabbits. I'd visit your nearest rabbit veterinarian who can take a sample of the swelling to examine under a microscope to give you a diagnosis and come up with a plan

It looks like a scab but I can't really tell. It does not look like something to be overly concerned about at this time. It is a lump that is attached to his body? I suggest you try to soak it with some dilute hydrogen peroxide and then try to remove it. If it is a scab it should come off. If it is a lump that is attached to the body then he should see a vet.

Thanks for sending in the pictures of Oliver. It is a little difficult for me to make out the pictures, but it appears like he has a small skin growth on his head that has scabbed over. I would gently clean the scab and dried blood away with a warm wash cloth. If there is a flesh colored growth it may be a wart like mass. They are common in many dogs as they age. If he has been scratching at his head, then it could be self trauma secondary to his allergies. If it bothers him or does not resolve, then have your veterinarian evaluate him.

From the picture it looks like it may be a scab. I would watch for the next few days and see if it goes away. If it is not resolving then I would encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.