Abscesses In Rabbit

Abscesses

Mouth Abscesses

An abscess is a pocket of fluid and pus caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses are relatively common in domestic rabbit ...

Description

An abscess is a pocket of fluid and pus caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses are relatively common in domestic rabbits and can be placed anywhere on the body of the rabbit.

Abscesses can be caused by a bite, cut or other wound or occurs in the mouth due to dental disease. They can also be caused by foreign bodies such as grass seed or wood chips to be embedded in the skin of a rabbit or dessert.

Symptom

Mouth abscess

- Rabbits eat less or not at all, saliva or drop bits of food

Skin abscess

- Tumors that are hard on the body of the rabbit

Prevention / Treatment

First abscess must be drained of pus and fluid in it. This is usually done under general anesthesia. The area should be kept clean and sometimes have to stay open to allow the pus to reduce fully. Antibiotics are usually given to reduce infection.

Abscesses can be difficult to treat and can be painful for the rabbit so painkillers are often prescribed. The hospital stay is usually required.