Injured

[Serenity]

Hi guys!

This morning I let my bunnies outside to run around in their large outdoor run in all the grass and sunshine. Usually, this is perfectly fine and none escape (except Hermione, but she knows to come when I call and mostly just runs around until she gets bored and follows me around until I put her back in the run).  This morning, however my baby brother got outside and opened their cage, immediately scattering them around the whole yard. It took me nearly half an hour to get all of them back inside and Fred was the hardest to catch because he’s so shy and skittish. When I finally did catch him I noticed his heel was bleeding pretty badly, half his foot was matted with blood. Of course now I feel terrible because I’m pretty sure I chased him too hard, he got scared and now he’s hurt.   

He’s always had very sensitive heels but they’ve never bled before. I washed it with warm water, wrapped it up with a cloth and fed him a few treats until he was calm and happy. He keeps trying to chew and kick it off because naturally he’s pretty uncomfortable. I added bedding to his cage so his other heels don’t get worn down any more and he doesn’t like that much either he keeps pushing it away before he lays down. Anyone have any suggestions? Should I take him to the vet? Should I be freaking out this much? Is it okay to leave the bandage on or should I take it off?

All suggestions and comments are VERY appreciated I like to hear lots of different opinions. Thanks you guys!

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Unless you know how to properly bandage ( and I mean been taught by someone how to bind a rabbits paw) please dont do it yourself. Too tight and they risk losing the circulation and cann lose the paw.
Too loose and the rabbit will take it off themselves, making it useless.

Has the bleeding stopped? or is there a wound that you can see ? Have you cleaned it out properly?
Rabbits have really good healing so for most minor things they will heal well themselves, but if it’s bleeding or deep and dirty you’ll need a vet

[Serenity]

It’s not very deep at all but it did bleed more than I’m typically comfortable with. I’ve been taught how to bandage, don’t worry, I wouldn’t have if I didn’t know how. I took it off, however, and it’s stopped bleeding hours and hours ago. He’s not limping, it’s not deep and I can see the cut if I push aside some of his fur. I did clean it very well, it’s definitely not dirty. I think he will be okay but I’m gonna watch him carefully. Unfortunately, I do have school tomorrow and won’t be able to watch him then but I’ll ask my sister to check in on him, she’ll be home. 

I’ll keep you updated! Thanks for the help!

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I would also put some Neosporin on it too, just to make sure you nip any potential infections in the bud.

[Serenity]

OH, forgot to mention I did that as well, lol. I looked it up to make sure it was safe before I did but I’m glad I got a second opinion as well. Thanks so much for all your guys’ help! It looks fine now, no trace of blood or anything at all. No limping, excessive cleaning or anything. I think he’ll be just fine.

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