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Thanks for the question XXXXXXXXXXXXX.

While I cannot diagnose this over the internet I can tell you the following, there would be two possibilities here :

1. The rabbit has a seroma, this is a collection of fluid under the skin following surgery. This is usually not a serious situation, it can be drained very easily and given a further week or so would reduce in size and sort itself out anyway.

2. This could be a hernia of the abdominal muscles following the spay operation, this can produce a similar picture but is much more serious and often the muscles would need to be re-stitched.

3. In this sort of situation it would be best not to take chances so you should have the vet check the rabbit over again.

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Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS

Expert:	Scott Nimmo BVMS, MRCVS
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Answered:	7/18/2009

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