Beatrix Potter
Mama Doe
Hi
My rabbit has received several bites from another rabbit including a couple of nasty deep ones, one of which has gone to the bone, and an abscess. I've not had much experience in abscesses before (everything but) the last time being over 20 years ago when I was a less experienced rabbit owner.
Everything I have read about them seems quite negative, very difficult to treat, may need surgery, may reoccur etc. The vet said its healing well but I'm really quite worried about this and the deep bite. She's on a course of antibiotics and metacam and I've put Vaseline all round the skin to keep it moist.
The abscess is on the right side of her body.
Any positive feedback would be much appreciated!
My rabbit has received several bites from another rabbit including a couple of nasty deep ones, one of which has gone to the bone, and an abscess. I've not had much experience in abscesses before (everything but) the last time being over 20 years ago when I was a less experienced rabbit owner.
Everything I have read about them seems quite negative, very difficult to treat, may need surgery, may reoccur etc. The vet said its healing well but I'm really quite worried about this and the deep bite. She's on a course of antibiotics and metacam and I've put Vaseline all round the skin to keep it moist.
The abscess is on the right side of her body.
Any positive feedback would be much appreciated!