Female Rabbit injured

[luluteeti]

I accidentally injured my female rabbit while cutting the clumps of poop stick together, there is no bleeding however I see a pink area and worried. Should I take her to a vet or does it look minor and heal by itself

 

[Mileybun]

Honestly I would get a vet to have a look at it, just to be on the safe side. It's in an area which could get dirty quite easily, especially if she is getting poop stuck on her bum.
Its also worth addressing why she is getting mucky, having a think about her diet and exercise levels

 

[samoth]

It's in an area which could get dirty quite easily, especially if she is getting poop stuck on her bum.

This was my first thought.

Also, were you cutting with, like, actual scissors?

 

[luluteeti]

This was my first thought.

Also, were you cutting with, like, actual scissors?

Thank you so much, small scissors with safe pointing edges.

 

[samoth]

Thank you so much, small scissors with safe pointing edges.

My vet uses clippers, so maybe that could be a potential alternative for you. Clippers can cause damage, too, but I'd probably go that route before scissors. I've noticed, for my doe, the clippers clear off a larger area and prevent future tangles (until the fur grows back, of course).

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Clippers only--we have plastic guards that will select the length of the cut without the shears part making contact.

 

[luluteeti]

My vet uses clippers, so maybe that could be a potential alternative for you. Clippers can cause damage, too, but I'd probably go that route before scissors. I've noticed, for my doe, the clippers clear off a larger area and prevent future tangles (until the fur grows back, of course).

 

[luluteeti]

Yeah, that’s a great idea. Just placed an order. Thanks for the help

 

[JBun]

Like Mileybun mentioned, it's important to address why the poopy butt is occurring as well, if you aren't already working on that. Usually it's mushy cecotropes caused by too many carbs and insufficient fiber/hay in the diet, but occasionally there can be other causes like other dietary sensitivities, dental issues, obesity, arthritis, liver problems, etc. If all poop is runny or mushy, including fecal balls, that's true diarrhea and considered an emergency.

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