Pastor Dave
Herd Master
Ok, I prefer to be on the receiving end of these and able to offer assistance, but I have a problem.
@Bunnylady and @Samantha drawz or anyone else that has dealt with something similar, help please.
I have a 10 week old bunny that is the remainder out of a litter of seven that did not get butchered yesterday. It is a NZW and Holland Lop cross. It has been the runt the whole time. Rather than being 5# at ten weeks, it is around 2# or less.
I am going to give it away as a pet, and it is pretty calm not minding to be handled much. I have not noticed a problem with it, but had it out handling it and noticed feces packed in on its under side at the rear. It is not exposed, so did not see it before. As I gently pulled it off, the rabbit screamed. I decided to soak it in warm water and rub the mess away by hand as it loosened up. It has ulcers on both sides and quite near its genitalia. (It just so happens to be a female)She is swollen at the genitalia and also the rectum.
After cleaning her the best I could, I applied some triple antibiotic ointment to the ulcers and red areas.
I am towel drying her too. I plan to check her daily and try to make sure she remains clean. Is the treatment with the antibiotic ointment ok, or should I do something more aggressive? Her hocks are normal, by the way. I do not want to have to take her to the vet. She is going to be given away once she is healed up.
Thanks, Dave
@Bunnylady and @Samantha drawz or anyone else that has dealt with something similar, help please.
I have a 10 week old bunny that is the remainder out of a litter of seven that did not get butchered yesterday. It is a NZW and Holland Lop cross. It has been the runt the whole time. Rather than being 5# at ten weeks, it is around 2# or less.
I am going to give it away as a pet, and it is pretty calm not minding to be handled much. I have not noticed a problem with it, but had it out handling it and noticed feces packed in on its under side at the rear. It is not exposed, so did not see it before. As I gently pulled it off, the rabbit screamed. I decided to soak it in warm water and rub the mess away by hand as it loosened up. It has ulcers on both sides and quite near its genitalia. (It just so happens to be a female)She is swollen at the genitalia and also the rectum.
After cleaning her the best I could, I applied some triple antibiotic ointment to the ulcers and red areas.
I am towel drying her too. I plan to check her daily and try to make sure she remains clean. Is the treatment with the antibiotic ointment ok, or should I do something more aggressive? Her hocks are normal, by the way. I do not want to have to take her to the vet. She is going to be given away once she is healed up.
Thanks, Dave