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Mites or injury

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Bentley&Suki

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Hi All,

Posting for the first time. We own two rabbits (1x nethy dwarf. 1x nethy dwarf cross). We are also looking after our friends two mini lops. We've kept the rabbits separate but unfortunately there was an accidental introduction in the garden. I didn't notice any fighting, but after putting both sets of buns away I noticed some fur clumps on the lawn. That was yesterday. Today we've noticed a sore under one of the mini lops ears. Hard to tell if it's from the potential fight, or if it's mites or maybe she just caught it on something. I've attached a picture. Posting here as not sure whether the vets is needed or if it can be treated at home. Doesn't look open or infected or anything but there is evidence of blood having been there previously. That's what's making me think it's a mite area that's been scratched too aggressively?

Any help greatly appreciated. Potential trip to the vets tomorrow I guess...

Thanks
Laura

P.S can someone tell me how to post a pic? Looks like I can only do it by URL? Thanks
 
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Sorry, can't see a photo so can't help I'm afraid. Have you tried cleaning the area with some damp cotton wool (tepid, not cold)? You may be able to tell then if it's a bite? If it is a bite and is only a surface wound then it'll probably heal on its own anyway. Our girls had a spat and we never noticed until it was too late (as their fur is very thick) that Thumper had taken a chunk out of Coco's shoulder - we only found it when we stroked her and felt the scab. It healed very quickly, within 3 or 4 days, and that included the scab coming away too. If it looks like a clean wound then it's up to you re the vet, but I get where you're coming from as it's not your bunny that's been injured :)
 
Bentley&Suki said:
Hi All,

Posting for the first time. We own two rabbits (1x nethy dwarf. 1x nethy dwarf cross). We are also looking after our friends two mini lops. We've kept the rabbits separate but unfortunately there was an accidental introduction in the garden. I didn't notice any fighting, but after putting both sets of buns away I noticed some fur clumps on the lawn. That was yesterday. Today we've noticed a sore under one of the mini lops ears. Hard to tell if it's from the potential fight, or if it's mites or maybe she just caught it on something. I've attached a picture. Posting here as not sure whether the vets is needed or if it can be treated at home. Doesn't look open or infected or anything but there is evidence of blood having been there previously. That's what's making me think it's a mite area that's been scratched too aggressively?

Any help greatly appreciated. Potential trip to the vets tomorrow I guess...

Thanks
Laura

P.S can someone tell me how to post a pic? Looks like I can only do it by URL? Thanks
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This link explains how to post photos

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?136183-Tutorial-How-to-Post-Photos


BUT I would take your Rabbit to a Vet as if the Rabbit has been bitten prompt Veterinary attention is essential.Puncture bite wounds can be hard to detect but can cause a lot of problems if left untreated. Abscesses being the main issue and Rabbit abscesses can be a real challenge to resolve.
 
Angie B said:
Sorry, can't see a photo so can't help I'm afraid. Have you tried cleaning the area with some damp cotton wool (tepid, not cold)? You may be able to tell then if it's a bite? If it is a bite and is only a surface wound then it'll probably heal on its own anyway. Our girls had a spat and we never noticed until it was too late (as their fur is very thick) that Thumper had taken a chunk out of Coco's shoulder - we only found it when we stroked her and felt the scab. It healed very quickly, within 3 or 4 days, and that included the scab coming away too. If it looks like a clean wound then it's up to you re the vet, but I get where you're coming from as it's not your bunny that's been injured :)
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Welcome to the Forum :wave:

AngieB has given you excellent advice :D

Bathing in cooled boiled water, with a pinch of salt, is very antiseptic and healing. It's most likely not mites, but an injury, but it may heal up on it's own.

This is how you can post a photo:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?136183-Tutorial-How-to-Post-Photos
 
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