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Urine Scald

kerry-123

kerry-123

Mama Doe
Hi, if anyone read my other post Sticky (one of the baby buns) had a big clump of poo stuck to his fur (we got it off and clipped away any other matted fur) but I think he may have urine scald. I've grown very attached to him and want to make sure he's okay. How do I treat this?

PS Had to repost in right section
 
You need to bathe the area ideally to neutralise the effects of the amonia. After that it is a case of making sure the area is dry and protected from further scalding. A barrier cream, can be good, while the area is still inflamed and will help soothe and heal.
 
Maizy said:
You need to bathe the area ideally to neutralise the effects of the amonia. After that it is a case of making sure the area is dry and protected from further scalding. A barrier cream, can be good, while the area is still inflamed and will help soothe and heal.
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Okay so just put him in some shallow water? Warm-ish? And what barrier cream where could I buy it?
 
You really need to take him to the vets to find out why it's happening and get some treatment i'm afraid
 
lilbun said:
You really need to take him to the vets to find out why it's happening and get some treatment i'm afraid
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I think he may have lied in some of Scooch's poo (hers were a bit runny but they are fine now) and it has gotten stuck to him. Because when I had him out he was pooing and peeing.
 
lilbun said:
You really need to take him to the vets to find out why it's happening and get some treatment i'm afraid
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Yes absolutely, you need to find the source of the problem and get that treated, but in the interim, to prevent the symptoms worsening, causing more discomfort ( not to mention increased fly strike risk) I would give his back end a warm shallow bathe, make sure it's dry and apply a barrier cream. You can get the cream from the chemist, get one that has no perfume or anything in it. The baby aisle in a supermarket, may have it too.
 
Maizy said:
Yes absolutely, you need to find the source of the problem and get that treated, but in the interim, to prevent the symptoms worsening, causing more discomfort ( not to mention increased fly strike risk) I would give his back end a warm shallow bathe, make sure it's dry and apply a barrier cream. You can get the cream from the chemist, get one that has no perfume or anything in it. The baby aisle in a supermarket, may have it too.
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Okay thanks guys I'll give him a wee bath now just incase I buy the wrong one would you know the name of any good ones??
 
kerry-123 said:
Okay thanks guys I'll give him a wee bath now just incase I buy the wrong one would you know the name of any good ones??
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When I was nursing one of my buns, who didn't have the use of her back end, I just used a boots own, zinc and caster oil cream. It wasn't a 'brand' as such it was just their own. If you are worried, or the stuff on the shelves is confusing, ask over the counter at the chemist for a non perfumed, barrier cream, like zinc and caster oil and they should be able to help.

If it is still pink or sore on Monday, be worth giving the vets a call in case there is infection in there.
 
Maizy said:
When I was nursing one of my buns, who didn't have the use of her back end, I just used a boots own, zinc and caster oil cream. It wasn't a 'brand' as such it was just their own. If you are worried, or the stuff on the shelves is confusing, ask over the counter at the chemist for a non perfumed, barrier cream, like zinc and caster oil and they should be able to help.
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Thanks will do :wave: Keep you updated
 
You can use E45 to soothe the skin, allow that to sink in then use vaseline as a barrier. Do not use sudocrem as it contain anti-bacterials that will affect bacteria in the gut if your bunny licks the cream - which it prob will!
 
If the area is sore/broken you can use a very dilute solution of Hibiscrub (from Chemist, only a couple of £) to bathe then dry - I just use a cotton wool pad to bathe - then put the barrier cream on.
 
pooks said:
You can use E45 to soothe the skin, allow that to sink in then use vaseline as a barrier. Do not use sudocrem as it contain anti-bacterials that will affect bacteria in the gut if your bunny licks the cream - which it prob will!
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thank you !! I was justt about to write that I couldn't get the cream yesterday because the chemist only had perfumed ones and the only other one around was closed. I'll put it on him today (I just had to bathe him yesterday) I have E45 and vaseline :D
 
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