Bunny Bottom Problems

[Savannah]

Hi! I have a 10 week old mini lop bunny. I don't know the gender yet but I think it is a female. I have had her since she was 6 weeks old and I've noticed that her anus looks swollen. It protrudes a bit and is very pink. Is this normal for babies or should I have her taken to the vet? Thanks for any help!

 

[JBun]

It would probably be a good idea to take your rabbit to the vet asap. There could be an infection, or something like that going on. It might be good to take a fresh poop sample with you, so the vet can test it for parasites and bacteria, if needed.

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f28/finding-vet-13366/
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[Maureen Las]

Could be an anal polyp or possibly the beginning of a prolapse of the rectum which may be genetic in origin or caused by straining to defecate.
It is best have to have the bun examined by a rabbit knowledgeable vet.

I have an older male who has an anal polyp which is sometimes outside of the rectum and sometimes cannot be seen at all.