i posted a question for her earlier about her lumps and bumps. the problem is i know vet care is very expensive and i don't have hundreds of dollars in case of surgery or frequent visits to the vet for services.
she is a grey holland lop; 7 weeks old. she has two lumps, one on her lower back, the other above her tail. they feel like thick skin with a dry skin surface and sticky fur which comes off.
are these called abcesses?
would chamomile tea help the lumps in any way? or any other herb boiled and let to cool and then applied to the bumps? herbs are cheaper and i am thinking healthier.
please give me some advice and thank you.
2007-06-24 14:35:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I wish I could help you but, I must tell you that veterinarians are notorious for not giving out free advice.
My sister in law is a vet and the few times I've asked for any kind of health questions about my cat well lets just say an icy wind through the room did blow.
I believe this stems from the fact that they feel the general public does not value their services as much as they would like and many customers balk at their prices.
I also must tell you that all veterinarians are not alike. They need a special license to treat animals other than dogs and cats.
2007-06-24 15:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't tell what they are without seeing, but rabbits are prone to subcutaneous abcesses. They are easy to diagnose, but can be difficult to treat. The rabbit can be healthy but can develop reocurring abcesses anywhere on its head or body. Surgery is the only permanent solution--the abcess has to be totally removed. Some rabbits have to be put on antibiotics all their life to prevent recurrence. They don't usually clear up with antibiotics alone, though lancing, flushing and draining may help for awhile. You really need to take her to a qualified vet experienced in rabbit diseases to get a proper diagnoses and treatment options. Herbs won't help.
2007-06-24 14:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's common in rabbits. But I'm not a vetenerian or anything..........
2007-06-24 14:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
my rabbits had it too, its fly larva or whatever some bug thing, they just dug it out.
2007-06-24 14:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋