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Thank you for getting back to me. Rabbits are prone to all the same lumps that other animals get - abscesses, tumors - both benign and cancerous, and swollen glands. If this lump appeared suddenly, it is most likely an abscess. If it has been growing slowly, it's more likely to be some type of tumor.

There isn't anything you can do at home to treat this. It's not an emergency, but you should schedule a vet visit for your rabbit next week. If it's an abscess, it will need to be drained and then the rabbit will need prescription antibiotics. Some types of tumors need to be surgically removed, while others, such as lipomas (fatty tumors) can be left alone unless they get big enough to interfere with movement. Here is where you can find a rabbit vet:

http://www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html

It's best to find a rabbit vet because, many times, those who treat mostly dogs and cats are not familiar with rabbit conditions and sensitivities to certain medications. If you have more questions about this, just let me know by clicking on REPLY. I hope your rabbit will be fine.

Anna

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Answered:	9/19/2009

Pet Expert/Biologist

40 yrs.: herps, pocket pets, rabbits, poultry, dogs, horses. Biology degree. Volunteer vet assistant