What kind of rabbit sickness would cause it to have a fat chin?

Answer by  HelpfulMal (539)

It's not a sickness--you have a girl rabbit. Kind of like female humans have breasts, female rabbits have fat pouches under their chins in order to produce milk for their babies. However, if you're CERTAIN that you have a boy rabbit, it's most likely cancerous, and you should consult with a vet to make a decision on what to do.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

A rabbits chin contains their scent glands. They often rub that area against you to mark. If the glands are infected the chin will swell and be irritated.

Answer by  HelpfulMal (539)

The "fat chin" is actually called a dewlap, and it means you have a girl bunny. Dewlaps are fat stores for when a female rabbit has babies--as she nurses, her chin will shrink to nothing, but will grow back as she weans her babies. If you absolutely know your bunny is a boy, it most likely is a tumor/cancer.

Answer by  lyle (106)

it could be cushins desease here by the hormones in the rabit dont work riht. it could also be due to cancer or a neck abcess i nthe lymph system of the rabit

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

Could be nothing or several different things, including an infection in the scent gland, swollen lymph nodes, even a tumour (benign or malignant), but it cannot be properly diagnosed until you take your pet to a qualified exotics vet, who can make a proper diagnosis and suggest any necessary treatment.

Answer by  ofnik (409)

When describing a fat chin do you mean loose skin? if so it is a normal finding in some breeds of rabbits, if not and there are some other symptoms like cough or fever, you should take him to the vet.

Answer by  rabbitlover (99)

Many female rabbits have a large hanging patch of skin and fur under the chin, called a dewlap. This is completely normal and no cause for worry.