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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Bunny bit other bunnies nose!

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    • Rebelbun
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        Luna decided to try to take a chunk of missys nose! It bled for a little bit then stopped. It doesn’t seem to be bothering her but it looks all messed up. She barely notices it. Would a vet be able to make her nose go back to normal or is she just doomed to have a messed up nose forever? I love her and I feel so bad for what happened.


      • Q8bunny
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          Clean with dilute hydrogen peroxide or iodine or similar disinfectant and then dab it as often as you can with concentrated (and cooled) chamomile tea. You might also want to dab some manuka honey on the wound since antibiotic ointments would end up in bunny’s mouth during grooming. Then keep an eye on it. Buns are very prone to abscesses due to their fragile skin etc., so if you notice the wound getting worse rather than better, I would recommend seeing a vet ASAP (I would anyways, but that’s because I’m an obsessive bunny mommy ).


        • Mikey
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            If she bit clean through, you will need to go to the vet. Your bun might need stitches, too, if thats the case. Also worth getting to the root of the problem as to why one bit the other. You can talk about that to the vet too


          • Bam
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              You could call your vet and ask if they want you to come in. It depends on the severity of the wound. Some wounds you only clean out and keep an eye on, other wounds need stitching or to be kept open so they heal from the inside and out rather than healing over leaving the opportunity for bacteria to thrive below the surface. It really depends on the depth of the wound and if there are signs of infection and/or pain.

              It’s good that it bled, blood rinses out bacteria and it actually has factors in it that help wounds heal.

              Bunnies can get into fights for many reasons, for now I think you should separate them so as not to aggravate the situation.


            • Rebelbun
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                It’s hard to explain how the wound is. It’s the part of her nose under the top part that wiggles. It’s basically cut right where the middle part (between the nostrils) connects to the top part of the nose. I have her separated from everyone, including the babies because they get under her and kick her nose while trying to sneak a drink (they’re 2 months old so idk they are still trying to sneak drinks) plus the cage I have her in is a lot more sanitary because the babies havent learned the litter box yet. It looks like it’s healing ok and it may be a little sore but she doesnt act like she’s in much pain.

                Thanks for the antibiotic suggestions! I didn’t know what would be safe.


              • flemishwhite
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                  For superficial skin infections/irrations, my vett prescribes Chlorhex for rabbits.  I think you can buy it without a prescription.  It works for humans also!


                • Rebelbun
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                    Thanks for all the suggestions! Her nose is healing really well! It still looks a little different but it’s not wet anymore (the top of her nose was staying wet for a few days) and she’s letting me touch it and she is nosing stuff again.


                  • McCord
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                      Howd it all go?
                      Ive got a lot of trauma injury experience w buns. Never use hydrogen peroxide after the first application. Its destructive to the cells and interrupts the healing process. Use proper iodine, (povidone) for a cleaning each time while a wound is fresh or inflamed then depending on the location of the wound, use polysporin to encourage quick healing.

                      Ive dealt with tail deglovings, broken legs, cut lips, noses. Even one of my bucks bit a young doe’s genetalia in half! With quick action, controlling inflammation, and treating wounds every 4, 6 or 8 hours you’ll increase healing factors. (Yes the doe is healed and all functions work )


                    • jerseygirl
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                        Posted By McCord on 11/22/2016 3:36 AM

                        Howd it all go?
                        Ive got a lot of trauma injury experience w buns. Never use hydrogen peroxide after the first application. Its destructive to the cells and interrupts the healing process. Use proper iodine, (povidone) for a cleaning each time while a wound is fresh or inflamed then depending on the location of the wound, use polysporin to encourage quick healing.

                        Ive dealt with tail deglovings, broken legs, cut lips, noses. Even one of my bucks bit a young doe’s genetalia in half! With quick action, controlling inflammation, and treating wounds every 4, 6 or 8 hours you’ll increase healing factors. (Yes the doe is healed and all functions work )

                        Thanks for your advice, McCord. This is an older thread so I’d guess at this situation being resolved by now. I’ve have heard that about hydrogen peroxide before but hadn’t looked into it further. I think initially it was something I’d read to do with human dental health and avoiding it’s use…

                        I agree with using a dilute iodine solution.


                      • Bam
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                          I agree too about the hydrogen peroxide, esp for deeper wounds/cuts. It can form bubbles deep in the wound and cause air-embolisms.

                          Iodine (Jodopax is a common brand here) or chlorhexidine can be used on wounds.

                          Thank you, McCord. Bunny wound care-info is always welcome.


                        • McCord
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                            Anytime, im new to bun behavior, training and ect so ill be asking questions but im familiar with how certain animals heal and what methods to use

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