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My rabbit has a weird ball on its neck. It is also ...


Sent to Pet Experts March 01, 2006 8:25 p.m.

My rabbit has a weird ball on its neck. It is also very weak on one side of its body and does not have any balance at all. I will wait for your response. thanks.

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: rabbit

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vitamin in water, apple. she wants to eat but she cannot!
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March 01, 2006 8:27 p.m. (1 minute and 33 seconds later)
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Is the "ball on his neck" like a roll of fat under his chin? If so, this is his dewlap which is normal. He may have ear mites or an inner ear infection causing the imbalance. He should see a vet to rule these possibilities out.

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