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rabbit has a cut

22 11:20:03

Question
Today I took my rabbit out of her cage and I noticed a cut under her arm it has a scab and is not bleeding but it is fairly large and the area around it has no hair and is red and some of the cut is not covered by a scab I am very worried and not sure what I should do becuase I dont want to further the injury please try and answer as soon as possible

Answer
Dear Mandee,

If it's from her scratching herself, then she could have fleas or mites causing her to itch.  Please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html

But if it's a wound from her cage or even a predator, then please get her to a good rabbit vet for proper treatment.  You can find one here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

I hope this helps.

Dana