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Just found this on Bunbuns, can anyone help?

FredW

FredW

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Just found this on Bunbuns' back,
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she was tried to be bonded with another bunny last week, and they fought badly, could this be a bite? I am going to book an appointment with a vet, but just wonder if someone knows what this may be as I am panicking a bit here.
 
Don't panic, it looks like a scratch that's healing up. The first time I saw this on my bunny I panicked too. They have delicate skin so it can get damaged easily. Go to the vets to get it checked out just to make sure everything's okay though - better to be safe than sorry :wave:
 
It could be a bite but as long as that's not pus that I can see, it doesn't look angry and I'd guess it's busy healing itself. Just can't tell from the photo whether the grey area is light coloured scab or pus that's forming.
 
Sarahbun said:
Don't panic, it looks like a scratch that's healing up. The first time I saw this on my bunny I panicked too. They have delicate skin so it can get damaged easily. Go to the vets to get it checked out just to make sure everything's okay though - better to be safe than sorry :wave:
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I agree, it looks to be a healing wound.
 
Thanks for that, I just found out from the lady who runs the rescue place that their bunny had the same as well, and that's healing, so looks like it's from their fighting.
 
FredW said:
Thanks for that, I just found out from the lady who runs the rescue place that their bunny had the same as well, and that's healing, so looks like it's from their fighting.
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Just seen this. It looks like a bite or a scratch that's healing up to me. I wouldn't worry about it :D
 
FredW said:
Thanks for that, I just found out from the lady who runs the rescue place that their bunny had the same as well, and that's healing, so looks like it's from their fighting.
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Often tiny wounds from fights are not evident until they start to heal and form a slight scab. So I'd have a good feel all over Bunbun to make sure there are no other little injuries. Under the chin and around the rear end are often 'target areas' for nipping and scratching quarrelsome Rabbits.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Often tiny wounds from fights are not evident until they start to heal and form a slight scab. So I'd have a good feel all over Bunbun to make sure there are no other little injuries. Under the chin and around the rear end are often 'target areas' for nipping and scratching quarrelsome Rabbits.
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Thanks for that, I found another one on her butt, but that's not half as bad, I checked her all over this morning again, and all seems fine, plus she's letting me look at those areas so they don't seem to cause her any discomfort. just so glad this forum is here, no idea what I would have done with everyone's help. :)
 
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