Is Hydrogen Peroxide safe for buns? I recently noticed Lucy has some flaky skin (no fur loss though) I believe the flakes are just a minor case of dry skin. So I have started a routine of wiping the area with Hydrogen Peroxide soaked Q-Tips and then applying a few drops of Hypo-Allergenic baby oil (contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera). This morning I was reading the Hydrogen Peroxide bottle (I read whatever is on the table while I eat breakfast... it's a strange habit) and I noticed it had a poison symbol at the bottom. (I'm an idiot for not noticing before). The type I have is a 3% mix so I'm not sure if it's okay on Lucy. If not what should I use instead?

Just in general...from what I recall from chem.  Alcohal tends to dry out the skin, that's why its not always recommended for wounds---no really?  Hydrogen peroxide is actually better to use on wounds b/c it won't dry out the boo boo.  W/ alcohal (isopropal) & hydrogen peroxide it should not be ingested!  That's why the label says poisin.  Both will cause probs in the human tummy b/c there's alot of hydrochloric acid in there.  For my cats I use q-tips w/ mineral oil.  Its a lubricant that will not dry out their skin.  It also acts as a lubricant inside (i.e. it comes back out), making it a safer alternative.

Gravehearted, what is the dilution rate? I'd like to keep that on hand just in case for my bunny-emergency kit. Or do you recommend that it be mixed "fresh" for when you use it?

Great thanks! I'll just keep that on a recipe card in my emergency kit then! Hopefully I will never need it!

I ditto gravehearted's suggestion to make sure it's not mites!

Also, gravehearted and scarlet, I have a question fo you two.  I was told by one vet that hydrogen peroxide was fine to use on abscesses (I used it on Bailey when she had on on her back when I first got her), and it worked well.  But then another vet said it could actually spread the infection into the body.  Both vets are extremely rabbit savvy.  

Have you ever heard of anything about the later (abscess issues only) .  

I think I'll ask my own vet and see what she says, and if you guys happen to talk to a vet or rabbit expert, could you ask them about this?

Hey Binkbunny, I'll ask my vet, it's time to take my two in for their annual physical anyhow, I'll just put that on my list! Let me know if there is anything else.  

OK in the interim I have a wound first aid memo for myself that says to use, betadine, polyhydroxydine or chlorhexidine solution for minor wounds and also listed is hydrogen peroxide (use diluted). But I am def. making sure to ask my vet!

OK and while we're at it, I'd like to share my "emergency kit" with everyone and encourage you to make one for yourself too.  I have a plastic box that has the vets card taped to it, the hours and the emergency hours & phone # highlighted.  Inside I have an ointment for wounds, bandage, gauze, styptic powder, flashlight, aloe vera gel, thermometer, saline solution, acidpohilus, two syringes, one for feeding and smaller one for medicine dosing, can of pumpkin, pedialyte, hot water bottle, eyedropper, scissors, tweezers, Rescue Remedy, cotton balls, nail clippers, file, couple of paper towels & Q-tips.

Also, Binkybunny, Gravehearted etc. I was advised by two bunny savvy vets (and one that gave me a hairy eyeball about it) to NEVER use Bag Balm as it can aggrivate the skin on a bunny and make the infection worse or one happen where there was none, not to mention it can be very bad if ingested and and that they had seen many cases of this, not just with bunnies.  Have either of you heard this? If you could ask your vets if you happen to go in sometime that would be great to have additional info.

Thank you for sharing the contents of your as well! Also, thank you for the input on Bag Balm as well.