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My rabbit has a scab. How can I treat it at home without a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

I was patting Bun Bun and then I felt a scab or something, how would I cure this without going to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 2nd, 2018

You can apply a topical antibiotic ointment/cream to it daily. If it does not appear to be healing well after 7 days then you should take Bun Bun to the vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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