My rabbit has deep wounds, no vet. How can I clean and care for them?

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about your situation - that's pretty rough. It is very kind of you to worry about a poor bunny when you are having problems of your own. Depending on the depth of the wound, how old it is, and how dirty it is, it may not require any therapy or possible could require closure and systemic drugs. If going to the vet is out of the question, I would simply do your best to keep the area clean. If possible, clip all the hair that is surrounding the wound to promote sterility as best as possible. If Sweet Pea is capable of scratching at or licking at the affected area, he will need to be fit with a collar or covering device to prevent self-mutilation. Lastly, you can try to obtain some some triple antibiotic ointment, possibly one with a steroidal component, to help with healing and itchiness. If things do not seem to heal or there are obvious signs of infection, you will need to find a way to obtain veterinary assistance. Infections in rabbits can spiral out of control very quickly so keep a close eye out for discharge, heat, pain, or inflammation surrounding the lesion.

Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture of the wound itself would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). An immediate check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Thanks for reaching out about Gustav. The wound needs to be clipped of hair to prevent further contamination and to allow to heal. Be careful with topical antibiotics as several can cause serious intestinal problems when ingested. Wound should be sutured by a veterinarian, pain medications and antibiotics administered. Males need to be separates as they will fight for territory and often bite the scrotal area. Good luck.

It would be more helpful if you could post a couple photos of the wound. That way we can give you better advice. Treatments vary depending on how deep the wound is. In general it is best to clean it with Betadine 7.5% skin cleanser (use as directed on label) and then apply a thin layer of Betadine 5% antiseptic cream. http://ph.betadine.com/en/ph/wound-care If the area looks red or swollen at any time or you notice a bad odor with yellow/green discharge then you need to get Buggs to a vet for an exam. Best wishes.

Thanks for reaching out about Stuart Little and including photos. A few things. First, the ectoparasites around the eyes appear to be stick-tight fleas and a once-a-,month topical medication called Revolution should work well. Your veterinarian should be able to prescribe even in lock down. Second, the lesion on the ear/face area needs to be shaved, gently cleaned with a warm wet washcloth and a mild soap. If continues to be crusty, a veterinarian is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Check inside of the ear for crusts, this could be ear mites and the cause of the facial mass. Revolution should treat this well also. Lastly, rabbits need to be spayed as they have a very high incidence of uterine cancer. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Bun Bun. A wound needs to be kept clean. Gently clipping hair around the wound to prevent hair contamination. Gently clean with mild soap and warm water. Do not apply any topical antibiotics as many can infect the rabbit's gastrointestinal tract if ingested. The rabbits might need to be separated. Altering both rabbits might decrease aggression. If the wound worsens or Bun Bun becomes ill, a veterinary visit is mandatory. Good luck.

Hello, and thanks for your question. Ouch, poor Razz! From that photo it looks like Razz has a deep ulcerated wound that is likely infected. Razz should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as she likely needs to be put on antibiotics to treat that wound. I hope this helps and she feels better soon!