Infected wound, please help :(

[DottyRabbit]

My rabbits managed to escape from their enclosure last week. One of them has been attacked by a cat and has a large wound on his head We’ve been to the vets twice already, on the first visit they shaved the area, gave him a shot of antibiotics and painkillers, cleaned the wound and sent me off with more antibiotics and painkillers. The second time was a check up and they said it’s going to be very difficult as rather than a scab, the wound is actually dead flesh on his head so it will become easily infected and we will have to keep an eye on it and bring him back. She also said it’s difficult because it’s hard to tell how deep it is and what is underneath it, and that it could go right down to his skull! Today the wound is obviously infected, it stinks. We have been cleaning it and giving him his antibiotics as the vet said, but it has still managed to become infected We’re going back to the vets tomorrow or thursday, but I’m absolutely distraught as I’m pretty sure it sounds like he will have to be put to sleep.

I was just wondering if anybody has any sort of experience with anything like this? It would be hugely appreciated, either bad or good, I just want to know what the likely outcome is going to be so I can prepare myself He is such a happy bunny, throughout this whole experience he has been eating, drinking, going to the toilet fine and being 100% happy in himself! I am absolutely devastated

[Sarita]

Oh, I’m sorry you are going through this.

I’ve only helped a baby bunny once I rescued from a shelter who had been attacked by something (not sure what) and had some wounds on her head. She did make it but I don’t think she was as bad off as it sounds like your rabbit is. I think you just have to see what the vet says but don’t give up just because it’s infected, your vet may just have to be more aggressive with the medication.

Are your rabbits outdoors? If so I would suggest that you bring them inside as it is not safe outside with cats and other predators and this can be prevented in the future.

[LittlePuffyTail]

I’m so sorry. I don’t have any experience with this situation. I just want to offer my well wishes. I’m really hoping your vet can help him get through this. Please keep us updated.

[DottyRabbit]

Thanks for the good wishes guys, I really really hope he pulls through He is the sweetest bun every and is still loving life even with this problem, which makes it so much more difficult I hope the vet can do something.

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

Just sending vibes. Like Sarita said, don’t give up just because it’s infected. Your vet could have all sorts of treatment. I’m puling for your little bunny-keep us posted!

[LittlePuffyTail]

Please let us know what the vet says.

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