Another setback for Jess?

halfpenny said:

While cleaning out Jess's abscess tonight, I think I opened another pocket of pus. I have been wondering if there was another bit deeper in as it felt like there was a lump but I wasn't sure. I did wonder if it was just cellulitis, but it now appears it was pus. The vets are now thinking it is just pallitive care for her. I think she is sore, so will ask for some painkiller, but there isn't much left we can do.
She is eating OK, as long as the food is shredded finely or soaked or baby food and she is passing well, if a bit small. She is, however thin but quite active.
Is this a good thing, to have opened up the pocket or is it another setback for her which will cause more issues.

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prettylupin said:

I have no experiences of abcesses in rabbits but can not imagine it would ever be a bad thing to expose an abcess and allow it to drain or as is the case with rabbit pus, help it to drain. Sealing any infection in would never to me sound positive and would just allow the bacteria to proliferate further and obviously bone or further bone involvement. I'm sure opening it up will be helpful in the long run and hopefully will bring her some immediate relief from the pressure and infection also. Sending your bunny some get well vibes.

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halfpenny said:

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought, its just sad it doesn't seem to be clearing, but I know- in my heart- that is looking for a miracle.

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