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Help please - what to put on a cut?

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leeanderin

Mama Doe
Rubens and Dilbert had a bit of a scrap this morning and when i've checked over Dilbert it looks like Rubens has managed to break the skin on the back of his neck, it's not bleeding at the moment but is there anything i can put on it to keep ot clean as i don't want it to get infected.

They have made up now and are happily grooming each other again.
 
Do you knw what caused it?

More injuries may become apparent over the next 24-48 hours as they scab, so be aware of that.

Rabbit bites and wounds can easily abscess so a vet check might be sensible, but you can bathe with cooled, boiled water or saline.
 
Sky-O said:
Do you knw what caused it?

More injuries may become apparent over the next 24-48 hours as they scab, so be aware of that.

Rabbit bites and wounds can easily abscess so a vet check might be sensible, but you can bathe with cooled, boiled water or saline.
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Thanks for the reply, i think it's a bite as Rubens had him pinned down by the back of the neck. I'll bathe it and keep an eye on it.
 
Just read that in a rabbit first aid kit you should have witchazel to clean wounds, i have some in the cupboard, has anyone else used it on their buns?
 
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