• Forum/Server Upgrade If you are reading this you have made it to the upgraded forum. Posts made on the old forum after 26th October 2023 have not been transfered. Everything else should be here. If you find any issues please let us know.

  • Please Note - Medical Advice

    Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.

    You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.

    We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.

    Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.

Pink bald patches on legs

Zarla

Zarla

Alpha Buck
Stakki usually has very thick fur but it has got so thin on his legs that he has a lot of bald patches. The vet said it was due to his recent bout of diarrhoea (even though we washed him every day throughout it) but it doesn't seem to be going away. His poor tiny legs!

Anyone had any experience with this? Stakki is seven years old.
 
Zarla said:
Stakki usually has very thick fur but it has got so thin on his legs that he has a lot of bald patches. The vet said it was due to his recent bout of diarrhoea (even though we washed him every day throughout it) but it doesn't seem to be going away. His poor tiny legs!

Anyone had any experience with this? Stakki is seven years old.
Click to expand...

Do you mean the inner side of his hind legs ?

Is the skin very red and sore looking ?

S60LMEl.jpg
 
Hi Jane, not really sore looking, just exposed pink skin in lines along the inside of his back legs.
 
Zarla said:
Stakki usually has very thick fur but it has got so thin on his legs that he has a lot of bald patches. The vet said it was due to his recent bout of diarrhoea (even though we washed him every day throughout it) but it doesn't seem to be going away. His poor tiny legs!

Anyone had any experience with this? Stakki is seven years old.
Click to expand...


Washing can irritate the skin as the fur keeps the moisture adhering. Rabbit fur is like a sponge and difficult to dry.

Can you perhaps trim the fur down and apply some healing cream?

http://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/Derbymed-SCP-Spray-200ml/productinfo/DERBYMSCP/
Derbymed SCP Spray 200ml is a soothing, antiseptic wound spray that removes excessive moisture from open wounds and aids in the management of cuts, sores and proud flesh

Flamazine is good, but needs a prescription:

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/flamazine-1-cream

https://www.animeddirect.co.uk/yuca...MI8MDwwfmR2QIVir3tCh00ZwJxEAQYAyABEgJqOPD_BwE
 
Thank you, MM, didn't know that about washing. He is over his loose bms now so doesn't need cleaning up. If it persists, I'll take him back to the vet and mention that cream.
 
Zarla said:
Thank you, MM, didn't know that about washing. He is over his loose bms now so doesn't need cleaning up. If it persists, I'll take him back to the vet and mention that cream.
Click to expand...


You're welcome.

It should all clear up nicely now, with any luck!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

E
Neglected Angora Grooming
Replies
10
Views
1K
euxiomoniia
E
P
Bunny still off food and hay, drooling and teeth chattering
2 3
Replies
49
Views
993
twistedtiggerz69
twistedtiggerz69
~ILoveMyBunny~
Prognosis on fractured spine vertebrae (thorax area) - update: she's gone
Replies
16
Views
702
bunny momma
bunny momma
Back
Top