Bunny's stitches look a bit gooey and red?

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- 10/02/2013 at 4:48 PM
  Annabel93
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  Hello
  
  I made a thread on here yesterday about my bunnies being neutered. They're all good and have healthy appetites and are lively as ever, but I just checked their stitches. 2/3 look like they're barely there already and are dry and slightly scabby, but Rufus's were wet looking (perhaps puss) and a bit darkerthan the other two. I think I'll call the vet tomorrow anyway, but is there anything I can do in the mean time? I know bunnies tend to hide it if they're uncomfortable so I don't want him to be in pain without me knowing or doing anything
- 10/02/2013 at 8:27 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  I would get to the vet ASAP, but in the meantime, keep his cage very clean, and make sure to give him pain Meds. I would mabye wipe the area with some bunny safe antiseptic, but i hope someone else will comment on that though, as I am not quite sure. But get to a vet ASAP.
- 10/02/2013 at 9:23 PM
  Roberta
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  VET IMMEDIATELY, Antibiotics will probably be needed and promptly…..
- 10/02/2013 at 10:41 PM
  Kayota
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  No wiping, this can actually delay healing and disturb/irritate the incision and sutures further.
- 10/02/2013 at 11:57 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  Thx kayota, didnt know so I thought I would ask
- 10/03/2013 at 1:10 AM
  Kayota
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  No problem When I got my dog spayed they said not to clean the wound itself, but from my understanding it’s okay to clean around it very gently if necessary.
- 10/03/2013 at 5:49 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I agree, if you are concerned about the stitches a vet check is best. Is he licking or chewing at the area? If he is, he might need to be fitted with a cone.
- 10/03/2013 at 6:49 AM
  Annabel93
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  OK, I’ve got him (and the other 2 – I figured I may as well) an appointment in an hour. He hasn’t been scratching them or licking them much tbh, I think he’s probably just unlucky.
- 10/03/2013 at 8:34 AM
  Annabel93
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  Took them to the vet – she said it does look gooey-er than the other 2 but it’s not infected. She gave him a shot of antibiotics just incase and said he’ll be fine
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