Skin Infection?

[Sharmila]

My lactating bunny (third litter) has pulled out fur to an extent that the skin is visible. I looked closely and it felt like the redness was not normal. Dad said it might be fungal infection (he is a pharmacist). So, we put some cotrimazole cream and also dusted some cotrimazole powder. The problem is she is grooming herself and we can’t keep her from licking the place.



Question: Is cotrimazole safe for lactating rabbits if ingested? And for the kits?

[vanessa]

The only thing I could find on it is that it should be water based or gel based, so that they kits don’t get high levels of mineral oil.

[vanessa]

Can you post the ingredients and %/amount/mg etc?

[Sharmila]

It’s just cotrimazole 1%

[Sharmila]

The powder contains talc and starch. The cream says it’s water miscible base. And the cream contains benzyl alcohol, parabens as inactives.

[Bam]

The only thing I found is that Clotrimazole is safe for use on skin and not been found to cause harm when taken orally by pregnant women. That’s the nearest I could get. Medirabbit says the lotion is safe for rabbits (and all rabbits groom themselves) but says nothing about lactating does or babies. http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Fungal/Fungal_en.htm

ETA: It seems to be deemed safe for breastfeeding women and their babies, even for use on the mother’s nipples:
https://www.drugs.com/breastfeeding/clotrimazole.html

[vanessa]

I’d give it a try. Just watch her skin for a reaction to the cream. Try not to breath in the talc. I’v read that systemic treatments (prescription tablets) work better than topical, but while lactating – you might want to stick with the topical. Does anyone else in your household have a rash?

[Sharmila]

Posted By bam on 5/15/2017 1:21 PM
The only thing I found is that Clotrimazole is safe for use on skin and not been found to cause harm when taken orally by pregnant women. That’s the nearest I could get. Medirabbit says the lotion is safe for rabbits (and all rabbits groom themselves) but says nothing about lactating does or babies. http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Fungal/Fungal_en.htm

ETA: It seems to be deemed safe for breastfeeding women and their babies, even for use on the mother’s nipples:
https://www.drugs.com/breastfeeding/clotrimazole.html

I hope it’s safe. Because her skin is so much better looking today. I will wash her belly before allowing the kits to feed again.

[Sharmila]

Posted By vanessa on 5/15/2017 2:11 PM
I’d give it a try. Just watch her skin for a reaction to the cream. Try not to breath in the talc. I’v read that systemic treatments (prescription tablets) work better than topical, but while lactating – you might want to stick with the topical. Does anyone else in your household have a rash?

Her skin is looking better today. And no, no one in my household has rash ATM. Why do you ask that?
I put a bit of talc to cover the area I put the cream. If science is true, she must have breathed some talc. I hope that is fine?

[Bam]

I think Vanessa asked about rashes because fungal dermatitis, most commonly ringworm (a fungal disease that has nothing to do with worms) is transferable to humans.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ringworm-myths-facts#1

[vanessa]

Yes – if it is fungal, you will want to wash your hands after handling and be aware if anyone in your family develops a rash.

[Sharmila]

Oh okay. Sure I did take care of that. 

Mamma Bun fed the babies and they are doing great.

[vanessa]

Good to hear 🙂

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