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Title: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: cocopops on November 17, 2009, 19:07:53: One of my daughter's bunnies did not come to me when I went to feed them this evening (daughter is unwell). I noticed that one side of his face was very swollen so I picked him up to take a look. Whilst prodding around a huge abscess burst and the puss flew everywhere (must have been at least 5-8ml).

I have cleaned it up as best I can, and he immediately started eating. Do I need to take him to the vets or can I treat it at home? As the last poorly bunny cost £100 I am obviously wary; but if need be I will obviously take him to the vet.

I have tried searching the internet but there is so much information I am confused.
Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: BarriedaleNick on November 17, 2009, 19:11:29: I'd go to the vet.
They can reoccur if not cleared up with antibiotics. It will at least give you peace of mind.
Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: GRACELAND on November 17, 2009, 19:39:09: Quote from: BarriedaleNick on November 17, 2009, 19:11:29
I'd go to the vet.
They can reoccur if not cleared up with antibiotics. It will at least give you peace of mind.

i agree get it to the vet asap :)
Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: gardentg44 on December 22, 2009, 17:18:02: Spade comes to mind :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: chriscross1966 on December 22, 2009, 17:28:13: Quote from: gardentg44 on December 22, 2009, 17:18:02
Spade comes to mind :-X :-X :-X

or saucepan?

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Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: OllieC on December 22, 2009, 18:23:12: You don't need a spade - it's easy to quickly send a rabbit to bunny heaven. Hold body in one hand, pull back head with other, push in middle of neck with thumb until you hear the click... Might as well try healing it first at the vets though, eh?!?!
Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: tomatoada on December 22, 2009, 19:38:18: You should take it to a vet. I know if dogs get an abscess it will reoccur, and think Barriedale Nick is right.
Title: Re: Rabbit with a huge burst abscess, treat or vets??
Post by: cocopops on January 18, 2010, 19:46:07: crikey I forgot about this one. Toffee is now cured (£50 later) and living away from the two female bunnies. One seems to have suffered from his bullying and decided she wanted him gone. The two girls are getting along great and with a mix of guinea pigs it is happy in the 'lapan couchon' houses.