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wishes
Sep 8, 2008, 10:01 AM
Help me. I've been crying my eyes out for hours. Today I just found out that my bunny has like a small lump on his neck and he has hair loose. I just noticed it today and during this month he also was very sleepy and didn't eat a lot and drink. I'm worried and id ont think I can afford a vet right now help. Its an emergency!! 1

Alty
Sep 8, 2008, 11:31 AM
How old is your rabbit? Does he have diarreaha? Is he caged with another rabbit? Is he indoors or out?

There are so many possibilites, I cannot give you an accurate diagnosis over the internet, I'd have to see your bunny, even then, I'm not a vet, just someone who's had rabbits all my life.

This is a bad time of year for rabbits. Fly strike is a very real possibility, and can be fatal within 24 hours. It is treatable, but only by a vet and only early on. Here's a link about fly strike;

Fly Strike (http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-12/fly-strike.html)

I would find a way to get him to the vet, rabbits can go downhill very quickly, the sooner you get this checked the better chance of survival. See if your vet will allow a payment plan.

Good luck.

wishes
Sep 8, 2008, 02:03 PM
Thanks and no he is a lonely bunny. He just had his birthday and is 1 year only :/ I'm qutie worried. I don't think he has fly strike. He always cleans himself and I do wash him because sometimes he has a slight smell which my mum hates. Thank you very much

Alty
Sep 8, 2008, 02:16 PM
I'm sorry I couldn't be more help. Sadly bunnies are very finicky animals and can get sick very easily and quickly. Make sure to give him some timothy hay and perhaps a carrot will bring back his appetite. It could just be a bug bite that he's scratched.

The best thing is to take him to the vet, but I know it's hard if you don't have the money.

If you have any more questions or concerns, I'm here, and I will do my best to give you advice about your bunny.

Keep me posted.

wishes
Sep 8, 2008, 02:26 PM
Thank you very much but ti seems he is back to normal. I'm just worried about the hair lose and the lump. I will try my ebst to take him to a vet. Thank ua gain for your help

Alty
Sep 8, 2008, 02:27 PM
No problem, I hope he's okay. :)