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Bonding - Nips/Bites

Amy104

Warren Veteran
What sort of signs should I be looking out for when checking they aren't turning into something more sinister like an abcess?

Obviously we'll be straight off to the vets if I'm worried, but I'd like to know what I should be checking for.
 
Thank you. Bun is behaving absolutely normal, in fact happier as he is very glad to be back with his brother now they are both neutered. I've bonded bunnies before but this scab is quite a big one so want take extra care.

Definately no discharge or weeping, wound is scabbed over. Think I'll get hubby to help me get a better feel to see if there is any swelling just to be sure.
 
There was minor swelling so we went straight to the vets just to be sure. Its been lanced and there is no discharge inside it and vet said it doesn't feel like an absess so we are on twice daily 'aggressive' salt water baths and antibotics for a week. It seems to of shrunk a bit so fingers crossed this will do the trick.
 
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