Rescued lop bunny scratching ears, long nails. Does she need a vet?

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I found my rabbit next to a garbage and it had everything with it. We didn't want it to shiver so we took it home.We don't know how old it is and has it been spayed before? All we know that it is a female and she is a lop bunny. It's diet is fine. However, I notice her ears have visible blood vessel and long nails. She's been scratching almost everyday. I've only been with her for 4 days so she wouldn't let me touch her. We are afraid that the travel cage and the vet check in are to expensive. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your bunny! If she is scratching at her ears it is possible she could have ear mites or an ear infection. A vet will need to do a swab to look at under the microscope to check for these and then prescribe a medication to kill the mites. They can also trim her nails if they are excessively long which can cause problems in the future with the feet. They may be able to look for a spay scar on her belly to help tell if she was spayed. To reduce stress place her in a sturdy box that is dark but has some air holes, and a towel or hay in the bottom so it is not slippery, or a kennel filled with hay and a towel over the top to minimize the stress of travel. You can stay in the quiet car in the parking lot until the vet has a room ready to put you in so you avoid the sounds/smells of cats and dogs which might scare your rabbit if you let the receptionist know when you get to the clinic that you would prefer to wait in the car until they are ready for you so as to decrease stress on your bunny.

Rescued lop bunny scratching ears, long nails. Does she need a vet?

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