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Bunny very dry corner of mouth

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Sandra

Warren Scout
Hi, we just discovered that our two year old rex girl is very dry in the corners of her mouth. It is like hard crust in the corners... It is really dry skin, no food rests or anything like that. Any idea what this can be and what we can do for her?

Thank you!
Sandra and Vardi
 
Is the area just dry or is it scabbed ? If the latter then Treponematosis (Rabbit Syphillis) is a possibility. This can be transmitted from Doe to Kit at birth aswell as by mating. The lesion can effect the lips,nose and genitals.
Treatment is a course of Depocillin Injections. One a week for 3-4 weeks has successful in the cases I have seen.

Is her chin wet a lot ? If so then she may have Dental problems causing excess salivation.

If the area is just dry applying a small amount of Aloe Vera Gel may help.

xx
 
Does she eat a lot of apples? Sometimes the acid in the apples can cause the lips to become sore if the bunny is particularly sensitive :)
 
Thanks guys!:wave:

She doesn't eat a lot of apples and her chin is never wet.. It is a bit scabbed... I will check with the vet whether we have rabbit syphilis here in Iceland and get her checked.

Greetings from cold and snowy Iceland where bunnies are binkying on the balcony in the snow:D

Best,
Sandra
 
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