another bunny fight

touie

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 22, 2006

• #1

this time it was Caramel and Fudge, she started it :shock: and Fudge came off the worst :shock: the poor boy has quite a hole in his back I've put dermosol cream on it but is there anything else I should do to help prevent infection?

 

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elve

Banned

• Apr 22, 2006

• #2

is caramel one of the angoras?

 

touie

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 22, 2006

• #3

yes she is, Fudge escaped while they were out in the garden. All was ok for 5 mins than she went for him. After she bit him he went mad trying to get her with his back legs but i managed to grab him before he hurt her back!

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 22, 2006

• #4

If the bite has penetrated more than just the top layer of skin, ie gone into muscle or the wound is actually a tear then he needs Veterinary attention ASAP.
Meantime you need to flush the wound continuosly with cooled boiled water for at least 10 mins.
I would not put any creams or potions on it.
If in doubt a Vet check is always the best option.
A bite wound can easily abscessate which is always more of a problem to sort out.

Janex

 

SOAD

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 22, 2006

• #5

Oh No

 

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elve

Banned

• Apr 22, 2006

• #6

they must have known it was a weekend :roll: Hope he's OK!

 

doorkeeper

Mama Doe

• Apr 23, 2006

• #7

Try manuka honey. I have had very good results from it for a couple of nasty bite wounds. It won't allow bacteria to live in the wound. But if it is a deep one get some antibiotics from the vet too.

 

touie

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 23, 2006

• #8

just had a look this morning and it looks completely different. It looks bigger but much shallower. It seems only the top layer of skin has been damaged, thought I couldn't have a good look as he was being a bit aggressive but will try again later