Sore on Bennett's nostril

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- 01/23/2023 at 2:23 AM
  Adrienne
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  Hello! I discovered this sore on Bennett’s nostril tonight and I was wondering if anyone might know what it could be? If it’s fungal, perhaps I can treat at home? Is polysporin an option to try, as it’s triple antibiotic? Being so close to his mouth, is that advised? Any advice is appreciated!
- 01/23/2023 at 4:56 AM
  Bam
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  You can use plain (without an added painkiller) neosporin or triple antibiotics cream on rabbits, but it wouldnt be much use if he can lick or groom it off immediately. The same would go for any topical antifungal. If it’s an uncomplicated sore, it should heal without intervention.
  
  How big is the sore? Does he live with other rabbits? Are any other areas of his body affected? (Eyes, chin, downstairs region).
- 01/23/2023 at 4:57 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Unfortunately, your image is not showing up for me — however, in general, it is highly recommended NOT to try and self-medicate at home, especially when you have no idea of the cause of the sore. I would take your rabbit to be assessed by a rabbit-savvy vet, as there are many causes for sores.
  
  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.
  - 01/23/2023 at 6:58 AM
    Adrienne
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    Hi! I’ve resubmitted the image to be posted… hopefully it will work this time! (I’m new to this forum so still trying to figure it out!)
    
    The sore is on his nostril and down one side of the part leading to his lip. There aren’t any other regions affected, that I can see. His appetite and behaviour has remained unchanged.
    
    I’ve made an appointment at the vet, but the earliest they can see him is next Monday at 11am… I’m looking to find another exotic vet to see him sooner, if possible. But in the meantime, I was hoping to apply some ointment to see if it will clear up on its own.
    
    His girlfriend bunny isn’t exhibiting any issues at all, so hopefully it isn’t contagious! I’ve had them both for about a year and a half and they haven’t been introduced to any new animals at all…. So I’m a little perplexed!
- 01/23/2023 at 8:35 AM
  Adrienne
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  Not sure why the image didn’t show up! Let’s try again!
- 01/23/2023 at 8:39 AM
  Bam
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  This does look like sth you shouldnt try to treat yourself. Any idea how he could have got it? Fight with another rabbit, injury from running into sth at full speed, a fall, things like that?
  
  When rabbits get “inexplicable” sores around their nostrils/mouth area, treponematosis aka rabbit syphilis is always a suspect. (It is not the same as human syphilis). It needs to be treated with penicillin injections.
  - 01/23/2023 at 9:03 AM
    Adrienne
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    Yes, I read about rabbit syphilis but wasn’t sure if a bunny can just suddenly start to develop symptoms of this at 3 years of age?
    
    I’ve made a vet appointment to have it seen….
- 01/23/2023 at 9:04 AM
  DanaNM
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  Agree with others that this warrants a trip to the vet. Syphilis was my first thought as well.
  
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