It rains, it pours

[pla725]

I was checking the bun kids this morning before I headed off to work. I noticed that Ruby had a lump on her jaw. Great just what we both needed. I examined it when I got home and it appears to be an abscess. It is hard and red and looks like a scab on it. I made an appointment with the vet for tomorrow morning.

After losing Goobie last week to natural causes or whatever I can't stand the thought of losing another. I am not sure how long Ruby has had this. She also has head tilt from nerve damage due to an ear infection. She is a sweetie.

From now on everyone gets checked at least twice a month.

I will keep everyone updated.

 

[Maureen Las]

I am sorry to hear this

Make sure that the vet does a thorough examination of the teeth to eliminate a tooth/toothrootproblem as the culprit

 

[pla725]

Dr. Duggan is very good. I will make sure Ruby is throughly checked out. I am sure Ruby will probably need x-rays and antibiotics.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

ray:

 

[pla725]

Dr. Duggan picked up Ruby and will do a dental exam and clean out the abscess. I also left Bono her companion rabbit with her to give her comfort. Hopefully she won't need any tooth extractions.

 

[pla725]

Heard from the vet. Ruby is doing better. She opened the abscess to let it drain. Dr. Duggan will a more extensive exam tomorrow.

 

[pla725]

Ruby is home. The abscess is healing. Dr. Duggan feels that it developed from a bite wound not a dental issue. I'm guessing the wound came from either Bono her mate or Maddie the nosy neighbor bun. She is on metacam, Baytril and silvedene creme. I know Baytril isn't popular but the wound didn't look that bad. Ruby and Bono are resting and glad to be home.