Pinkish dewlap?

TheTigerThief · May 4, 2015

I noticed Cleo, my predominately white rabbit, seems to have a pinkish tinge to her dewlap. She isn't in any distress, I was just outside with her and she was eating and drinking as normal, and being her inquisitive little self. What could've caused a pink dewlap? Do I need to take her to the vet, or just keep an eye on her for the time being? I checked her over and couldn't see anything obviously wrong but we all know how good buns are at hiding illness/injury. It also just occurred to me that we've had a fair bit of rain over the past few days, so is it possible the red colouring in one of her toys ran a little and stained her fur? Is there anything I can do about it if this is the case?

Jack's-Jane · May 4, 2015

TheTigerThief said:
I noticed Cleo, my predominately white rabbit, seems to have a pinkish tinge to her dewlap. She isn't in any distress, I was just outside with her and she was eating and drinking as normal, and being her inquisitive little self. What could've caused a pink dewlap? Do I need to take her to the vet, or just keep an eye on her for the time being? I checked her over and couldn't see anything obviously wrong but we all know how good buns are at hiding illness/injury. It also just occurred to me that we've had a fair bit of rain over the past few days, so is it possible the red colouring in one of her toys ran a little and stained her fur? Is there anything I can do about it if this is the case?

It really is impossible to comment on what it may be without being able to see it. It could be stained fur, it could be very inflamed red skin that is visible through white fur. Inflamed skin could indicate a bacterial and/or fungal infection, especially in the dewlap area. So it could be 'nothing to worry about' or it could be something needing Veterinary treatment. To establish which it is I'd get the Vet to take a look

TheTigerThief · May 4, 2015

Jack's-Jane said:
It really is impossible to comment on what it may be without being able to see it. It could be stained fur, it could be very inflamed red skin that is visible through white fur. Inflamed skin could indicate a bacterial and/or fungal infection, especially in the dewlap area. So it could be 'nothing to worry about' or it could be something needing Veterinary treatment. To establish which it is I'd get the Vet to take a look

Thankyou, I'll give the vet a call.

MightyMax · May 4, 2015

TheTigerThief said:
I noticed Cleo, my predominately white rabbit, seems to have a pinkish tinge to her dewlap. She isn't in any distress, I was just outside with her and she was eating and drinking as normal, and being her inquisitive little self. What could've caused a pink dewlap? Do I need to take her to the vet, or just keep an eye on her for the time being? I checked her over and couldn't see anything obviously wrong but we all know how good buns are at hiding illness/injury. It also just occurred to me that we've had a fair bit of rain over the past few days, so is it possible the red colouring in one of her toys ran a little and stained her fur? Is there anything I can do about it if this is the case?

If she has a toy that has colouring that could feasibly transfer to her, then that sounds likely. It could also be a bit of (diluted) blood, maybe from a claw or something caught?

If you can part the fur enough to look at the dewlap skin you may get a better impression as to whether that skin is angry and inflamed, and therefore imparting a pinkish tinge - though I think this is an unlikely option.

Try getting the colour out if she will let you, hopefully it's non toxic colouring?

TheTigerThief · May 4, 2015

MightyMax said:
If she has a toy that has colouring that could feasibly transfer to her, then that sounds likely. It could also be a bit of (diluted) blood, maybe from a claw or something caught?

If you can part the fur enough to look at the dewlap skin you may get a better impression as to whether that skin is angry and inflamed, and therefore imparting a pinkish tinge - though I think this is an unlikely option.

Try getting the colour out if she will let you, hopefully it's non toxic colouring?

The toy it would be from is one of these;

If it is a stain from the toy, how would I go about getting it out? I will try again to have another look at the skin, I tried before but she wouldn't stay still enough.

MightyMax · May 5, 2015

TheTigerThief said:
The toy it would be from is one of these;

If it is a stain from the toy, how would I go about getting it out? I will try again to have another look at the skin, I tried before but she wouldn't stay still enough.

Could you rub a damp flannel against the red and see if it comes off pink the same as on your rabbit?

TheTigerThief · May 6, 2015

MightyMax said:
Could you rub a damp flannel against the red and see if it comes off pink the same as on your rabbit?

I'm pretty sure it was just the dye. Cleo has been herself and done nothing out of the ordinary, and her dewlap has gone back to snowy white. I checked her over again just in case, but I saw nothing so I guess I have to conclude it was the colouring from the toy. I will be keeping an eye on her for a while, but she seems fine so I think that was all it was.

MightyMax · May 6, 2015

TheTigerThief said:
I'm pretty sure it was just the dye. Cleo has been herself and done nothing out of the ordinary, and her dewlap has gone back to snowy white. I checked her over again just in case, but I saw nothing so I guess I have to conclude it was the colouring from the toy. I will be keeping an eye on her for a while, but she seems fine so I think that was all it was.

I hope the colourings on the toys are non toxic - presumably they are made for children i.e. safe?

Glad all seems to e OK :thumb:

Mrsmcarey · May 6, 2015

I once thought my REW Stu had cut his face somewhere as he was quite pink :shock: then found what was left of the red salt lick squished in his hay, when I was looking for what would have caught him in his hutch :roll:

Clare-uk · May 6, 2015

MightyMax said:
I hope the colourings on the toys are non toxic - presumably they are made for children i.e. safe?

Glad all seems to e OK :thumb:

Those toys are for rabbits, I bought one for mine but happened to have a damp hand when handling it & the dye came off - i didn't give it to them as I was worried. You would hope that toys for animals are using non toxic dye but you just never know & I'm a worrier

MightyMax · May 7, 2015

Clare-uk said:
Those toys are for rabbits, I bought one for mine but happened to have a damp hand when handling it & the dye came off - i didn't give it to them as I was worried. You would hope that toys for animals are using non toxic dye but you just never know & I'm a worrier

Why would rabbits need coloured toys anyway? There is a school of thought that they are colour blind :lol:

I reckon if it's made in China, and most things are, who knows what's in that dye? I would be a worrier too :wave:

Clare-uk · May 7, 2015

MightyMax said:
Why would rabbits need coloured toys anyway? There is a school of thought that they are colour blind [emoji38]

I reckon if it's made in China, and most things are, who knows what's in that dye? I would be a worrier too :wave:

Well yes that the conclusion I came too as well. Now its only natural woods here

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