bunny opened sutures!! *warning: picture of open wound*

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- 08/16/2021 at 3:37 PM
  koj
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  Hello,
  
  My bunny got spayed almost a week ago, and I checked her sutures today to which I see it open 🙁 I immediately called the vet and sent the picture, and they told me to bring her in tomorrow morning as the doctor is no longer there. She’s eating, drinking, and pooping fine, but I’m still very worried about her. We started Metacam a little late, but I stopped 4 days after since she was no longer in any noticeable pain. Is there anything I can do right now till tomorrow morning? Thank you so much!
- 08/16/2021 at 3:38 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  If you still have metacam and had been storing it properly up until now, a dose probably wouldn’t hurt — she’s like not feeling great with it open.
  
  I’d do what you can to keep her environment clean so no dirt/debris can irritate or mosey near the wound itself. Also, if you notice her fixating on it, try to distract her or something so she doesn’t irritate it more.
  
  Be sure to keep her in a restricted space so her jumping/running does not further strain the injury.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 08/16/2021 at 4:54 PM
  Bam
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  You can make a makeshift Elizabethan collar out of a paper saucer/plate and some adhesive tape – just to keep her from busying herself with the wound until you can see the vet tomorrow.
  
  Metacam is good because it takes away pain and/or itching, so it might make her less inclined to mess with the wound.
  
  If you normally use wood shavings or similar as litter, you can temporarily replace it with torn up newsprint or clean towels, to keep the wound free of debris until the vet visit.
- 08/17/2021 at 5:09 AM
  koj
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  update:
  
  thank you all! i went to the vet this morning and they told me it was nothing to worry about and it was just scar tissue 😰 I was very anxious for no reason!!!!! thank you all again
- 08/17/2021 at 7:04 AM
  Bam
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  Oh, great 😃
  
  Thank you for the update!
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