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Clarification on safe OTC creams

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Buzzwizz619

Warren Scout
Can someone just clarify what creams are bunny safe for sores?

Sudocrem
Savlon
Germoline

They are all considered safe for rats but Google is suggesting the cetrimid in savlon isn't safe? The Germoline I assume smells far to strong for a bunny?

Sudocrem seems to be ok... my vet hasn't told me to stop using it but it's too thick and is matting his fur and making things worse even with trimming 🙄
 
Buzzwizz619 said:
Can someone just clarify what creams are bunny safe for sores?

Sudocrem
Savlon
Germoline

They are all considered safe for rats but Google is suggesting the cetrimid in savlon isn't safe? The Germoline I assume smells far to strong for a bunny?

Sudocrem seems to be ok... my vet hasn't told me to stop using it but it's too thick and is matting his fur and making things worse even with trimming ��
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Only Sudocrem, but personally I never use it. What are you intending to use it on ?
 
Bobby has 2 blocked tear ducts (long story, 100% can't be unblocked) so his eyes water which makes his face sore.

Vets say bathe with hibi but I've got to be careful because it's so close to his eye. I just need get this flare up under control so I can try Vaseline to prevent it ��
 
Buzzwizz619 said:
Bobby has 2 blocked tear ducts (long story, 100% can't be unblocked) so his eyes water which makes his face sore.

Vets say bathe with hibi but I've got to be careful because it's so close to his eye. I just need get this flare up under control so I can try Vaseline to prevent it ��
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I am not a Vet/ Vet Nurse, but personally I would not use Hibiscrub anywhere near the eyes. I'd just use sterile saline, which can be warmed up. That tends to help break down encrusted discharge. It may take several days to get the crusting off as pulling at it too much will just make the area more sore. Once the crusting has been removed I'd then use something like this

https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/eye-repair-cream
 
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