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My rabbit has a white spot near its anus with dry blood. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed

i have just found a white spot near my rabbits anus and i was wondering what it could be, i have cleaned it as there was dry blood around the spot

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2018

Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) might be needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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