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Poorly ear - please advise

L

loobie_lou

Mama Doe
When Jamie and Kitt had their little two for all the other week I think there was a bit of scratching and, as a result, both of them have a few scratches. The vet checked these when they went to have their vaccinations and he was satisfied that they were healing ok.

Today on looking at Kitt it is definately healing but the lump around it has grown in size, she doesn't appear to be in any obvious pain and is her usual self.

I'm thinking I shall have to take her to the vets tomorrow, but can anyone advise what this could be? Is this expected? And is the vets avoidable as it's possibly part of the hearing process?

xx
 
Also.. when it comes to washing the buns (as they're a bit smelly... they clean themselves and each other, but not too well)... what should I use?
 
loobie_lou said:
When Jamie and Kitt had their little two for all the other week I think there was a bit of scratching and, as a result, both of them have a few scratches. The vet checked these when they went to have their vaccinations and he was satisfied that they were healing ok.

Today on looking at Kitt it is definately healing but the lump around it has grown in size, she doesn't appear to be in any obvious pain and is her usual self.

I'm thinking I shall have to take her to the vets tomorrow, but can anyone advise what this could be? Is this expected? And is the vets avoidable as it's possibly part of the hearing process?

xx
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It sounds like one of the scratches might have a little infection trapped in it - the vet will probably give you some antibiotics for it if that's the case.
 
Thank you for replying Jocelyn.

I'm going to phone the vet in the morning and get an appointment, at least she can have a complete assessment while we're there, even if there is nothing wrong with her ear... or if it's just the scab healing.

She didn't seem to mind the vet last time we went, bless her.
 
I couldn't get her in today, so she's going in first thing tomorrow... fingers crossed she's ok.

They smell of really strong hay... it's not too bad I guess, but it gets worse, lol.
 
loobie_lou said:
I couldn't get her in today, so she's going in first thing tomorrow... fingers crossed she's ok.

They smell of really strong hay... it's not too bad I guess, but it gets worse, lol.
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if it's just a hay smell then i'd leave them be. Washing rabbits isn't advised unless they have had diarrhoea and need help cleaning themselves up.
 
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