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Scabs/Bites

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Kirstin

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My 9-month year old Mini Lop buck, Milo, has a scab on the side of neck, on his back, and right above his eye. I'm pretty sure they got there from his cage-mate, Blizzard (8-month old Holland Lop buck). They must've gotten into a brawl. The scabs are pointy, which is odd, but are no bigger than an inch. He's scheduled to see the vet within the next week. Blizzard and Milo and good friends - they've known eachother since they were about 2 months old. They seem fine together now... so I'm not sure about what to do. Blizzard has a scab as well.

Should I try to clean them out?

Should I even worry and just let them heal on their own?

Thanks guys.
 
Kirstin said:
My 9-month year old Mini Lop buck, Milo, has a scab on the side of neck, on his back, and right above his eye. I'm pretty sure they got there from his cage-mate, Blizzard (8-month old Holland Lop buck). They must've gotten into a brawl. The scabs are pointy, which is odd, but are no bigger than an inch. He's scheduled to see the vet within the next week. Blizzard and Milo and good friends - they've known eachother since they were about 2 months old. They seem fine together now... so I'm not sure about what to do. Blizzard has a scab as well.

Should I try to clean them out?

Should I even worry and just let them heal on their own?

Thanks guys.
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Are both bucks neutered? If not, I would separate them if they have been fighting until they have been neutered. You can still keep them side by side until then so they have company but at a safe distance. Unneutered male bucks can fight to the death or castration... whichever comes first, it's not a risk I would take. If they are already neutered then I would monitor them closely and if necessary go back a step to neutral territory until the bickering settles down.

Bites/wounds in rabbits can quickly become infected or abcessated, and FB left behind such as claws etc can get nasty. I would suggest a prompt vet visit to check the wounds asap as in tomorrow if possible. I'm sure they're fine but you can never be too careful. I would not leave the vet visit a week personally.
 
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