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Lola's ear, help please. (pics)

J

Jemadra

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Lola is a 15 week old lop cross. I have only had her for 3 weeks. I posted this pic the night before last of Lola's ear.

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It started as a white crusty patch . I am completely new to this and making lots of rookie mistakes. It was suggested on the forum that it was probably mites so I bought Anti-Parasite Spot On for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs by Beaphar which according to the description is just ivermectin. But when I got up this morning her ear looked like this.

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I am assuming it's because she has been scratching at it but as i said i am very inexperienced. I was planning to take her to the vets tomorrow anyway for a once over and vaccs etc. I don't get paid until tomorrow and don't think I can find the money for an emergency trip today. But I don't want anything to happen to her. She is eating fine and her mood etc is great. Any advice appreciated.
 
Hmmm, that does look sore :( You are right in going to the vets tomorrow as she will need a proper look at.

In the meantime, put some vaseline on the wound, keep it clean and then apply a smear of vaseline - this will help the wound if Lola goes to scratch it even more. Keep applying the vaseline and make sure you put some on before you put her to bed tonight.

Let us know how you get on at the vets tomorrow :D
 
awe poor little lola.sorry i have no advice on this one as it is not something that mine have ever suffered with(makes a change:shock:)hope it clears up soon.hopefully the vets will get her sorted.x
 
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