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What's this sore in André's ear?

TheTigerThief

TheTigerThief

Warren Scout
This afternoon I while I was out feeding the bunnies I noticed something bright red in André's ear. It looks like blood. I tried to take a few photos, but he got cranky and me and went in the hutch. These were the clearest I could get;

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What could this be? Ear mites? A bite from something? Does he need to go to the vet? He doesn't seem unwell otherwise, he's eating/drinking/pooping/ect. and he doesn't seem to be scratching his ears more often than usual. I just don't know, I've never had a sick/injured bun before. :(
 
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The fact that he is holding that ear back could indicate he is not well or the ear is painful. I would take him to the Vets. Hope it's nothing serious and he is back to normal soon.
 
Ooh, poor wee soul.... What Tonibun says sounds spot on... I think a vet trip is essential..

I would think its mites and he has scratched it within an inch of his life.., making it painful and making him miserable...
 
From the looks of it, it could be he has scratched himself (Are his nails long? Has he been shaking his head recently?). Or else it's ear mites and he has scratched one of the crusts off himself.

Good luck at the vets!
 
MightyMax said:
From the looks of it, it could be he has scratched himself (Are his nails long? Has he been shaking his head recently?). Or else it's ear mites and he has scratched one of the crusts off himself.

Good luck at the vets!
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His nails are due for a clip so possibly... I haven't seen him shaking his head though.
 
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