My rabbit has a bloody scratch. What is it and does it need a vet?

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On the edge of Bun Bun’s eat there is this little scratch with dried blood on it and I was just wondering what it was? And if it needed to be treated how much would it be in aus dollars? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately without a picture, I cannot tell you what the scratch is. Also, I am not sure what body part an "eat" is. In general, if the scratch is no longer bleeding, you can monitor it before taking Bun Bun into the veterinarian. You do need to monitor the area closely, however, for redness, swelling, discharge that is white, clear, or green in color, and pain. If any of these occur, a visit to your veterinarian is indicated as these can all be signs of infection. Infections often require treatment with antibiotics, and pain relieving medications. Please do not administer any antibiotics or pain medications that you have at home, as many of these can hurt rabbits due to their specialized gastrointestinal tracts (stomach and intestines). I am unable to tell you specifics on costs for a veterinary visit, but I would recommend that you call the veterinarian's office and you can ask for their office call fee to get an estimate. I hope that helps!

My rabbit has a bloody scratch. What is it and does it need a vet?

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