What should I do if my rabbit has an abscess?
In cases of more serious abscesses, such as deep, tooth or large abscesses treatment includes pain relief. The rabbit will be sedated during treatment. Female rabbits (does) with abscesses on the uterus are often neutered in order to be treated. This should be done by a veterinarian.
How is penicillin used to treat cranial abscess in rabbits?
Treatment of rabbit cranial abscesses with dual-acting penicillin is now a relatively common and generally accepted protocol used by many rabbit-savvy veterinarians wherever this drug combination is available.
What does it mean when a rabbit has an abscess behind the eye?
If the rabbit has an abscess behind the eye, then the eye will bulge and the rabbit will be in extreme pain. Swelling around the jaw area may indicate an abscess around the tooth. This is called a tooth rot abscess. Abscesses in the mouth can lead to excess salivation and occasionally bad breath.
How can you tell if an animal has an abscess?
An abscess is a cavity that is filled with pus which can be observed in an affected animal. In most cases it can have a similar appearance to a spot. The infected area is inflamed. It will be sore or very painful to the touch. It is also usually warmer and redder in colour than the rest of the body.
Why does my rabbit have an abscess on his face?
Most facial abscesses are the result of dental disease. Tear duct abscesses can be the result of an elongated upper incisor tooth root blocking the tear duct. The accumulated fluid in the tear duct is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and an abscess can form easily.
Is there a cure for an abscess in a rabbit?
The sooner an abscess can be treated, the greater are the chances of a cure. In addition, some lumps are not abscesses at all but rather tumors or cysts and may need immediate removal. The important points about abscesses in rabbits are:
Why did Inqui the rabbit have an abscess on his jaw?
When Inqui developed a soft swelling on the underside of his lower jaw, I knew at once that he was suffering from another common rabbit problem: abscesses. These are swellings under the skin, caused by bacterial infection and the accumulation of pus. In other species, such as dogs and cats, abscesses are simple to treat.
When was penicillin first used for cranial abscess in rabbits?
In 2000, Marcy Rosenfield (Moore) published the anecdotal results of a small study on dual-acting penicillin’s efficacy against cranial abscesses in rabbits, entitled Successful Eradication of Severe Abscesses in Rabbits with Long- Term Administration of Penicillin G Benzathine/Penicillin G Procaine.
