open wound on Lionhead bunny

Narmymata954 · May 2, 2021

I have a 5 week old male lionhead I’ve noticed for the past week he has had a lump on his back he is acting normal and eating normal today I was checking it and squeezed what appeared to be some white ball kind of looked like pus but he still has a lump I’m not sure what this could be if it is a tumor or if a botfly larvae is still in there any help? It left what appears to be a hole once I squeezed the white stuff

Mariam+Theo · May 3, 2021

Has he been around another rabbit? It could be a bite, but I really don't know for sure. I suggest taking him to the vet just to be safe.

@JBun will probably be able to help more.

zuppa · May 3, 2021

This doesn't look like a bite of another rabbit, not at all. Wasn't great idea squeezing it to be honest, hope you disinfected at least. I would suggest visiting a vet, if it is open wound like this and you keep them outdoor this would be ideal place for laying eggs for botfly or just for infection, given he's only 5 week old there's a real danger of losing him so proper care needed.

Janellek · May 3, 2021

disinfect it and then get him to a vet ASAP. Five weeks is a dangerous age for having a wound. Don’t squeeze it any more. I hope this helps! Praying all goes well

JBun · May 3, 2021

Whether a botfly hole or a burst abscess, the white pus means there's infection there and the little bun will need to be put on the appropriate rabbit safe antibiotic. So you'll need to book an appointment with a knowledgeable rabbit vet right away.

Medirabbit: skin abscesses in rabbits

Medirabbit: abscess management

https://rabbit.org/vet-listings/

BunMomDelux · May 4, 2021

Is the wound warm? That would be a sign of infection. Should definitely get it checked regardless.

In the meantime keep him indoors & a bit of cornstarch or flour on the wound will keep it dry and help it close up faster (my in-law is a vet he swears by it for open cuts).