Odd yellow "crust" in corner of rabbit's mouth?

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 4sd replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 7 months ago by shelbyelby.

Viewing 4 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 09/27/2017 at 1:27 AM
  beaumont
  Participant
  35 posts
  Hello,
  
  I was petting my 7 week old lop, Judy, and noticed a small cluster of crusty yellow chunks in the corner of her mouth. She has been eating and drinking fine, and doesn’t seem to be in pain. However, I am a bit concerned about it. Have any of you seen anything similar before?
- 09/27/2017 at 3:47 AM
  Bam
  Moderator
  16877 posts
  The first thing I come to think of is rabbit syphilis or vent disease. It’s curable with penicillin G shots.
  
  http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Bacterial/Syph_gen.html
  
  I’m not saying this is what it is, just that crusts in that area is a possible sign of this common rabbit disease.
- 09/27/2017 at 4:50 PM
  beaumont
  Participant
  35 posts
  Forgot to mention, she chewed on a sharp bar the other day and slightly nicked that part of her mouth. It bled a bit but wasn’t much of a gash. If it is related to that, could it potentially be just dead skin? Do scabs look like that?
- 09/27/2017 at 5:12 PM
  Wick & Fable
  Moderator
  5782 posts
  It could be infected. Have you arranged a vet visit? Considering rabbits don’t really touch sanitary places with their mouth, an infection is possible. Arrange one with a rabbit-experienced vet ASAP.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 09/27/2017 at 5:12 PM
  shelbyelby
  Participant
  38 posts
  Posted By beaumont on 9/27/2017 4:50 PM
  
  Forgot to mention, she chewed on a sharp bar the other day and slightly nicked that part of her mouth. It bled a bit but wasn’t much of a gash. If it is related to that, could it potentially be just dead skin? Do scabs look like that?
  
  Could be! Personally, I would get it checked out just to be sure.
Author

Messages

Viewing 4 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.