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Bunny spay incision looks open after 5 days. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Hello, My bunny got spayed 5 days ago and two nights ago I checked her incision and you said it looked normal, I am no wondering if it is still okay because it looks like it’s opened up?? photo with grey blanket is 2 days ago and photo with green blanket is tonight Thank you

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2019

I still think it looks like it is healing OK. She may be having a mild reaction to the stitches under the skin. This is not a big deal.Y ou can also apply a thin layer of Neosporin to the area twice a day if you would like to. Is she chewing/licking at the incision? If so, you need to put a collar on her to stop this or she may actually open it. You can either buy a collar or make one yourself. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnerHZJ1kS8 ) ( https://www.amazon.com/Hamster-Rabbit-Protection-Recovery-Collar/dp/B07B6RSKNB ) As always, if you are worried you should take her back to the vet for a follow-up exam. Most post-surgical exams are no charge. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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