Post-Enucleation Care Tips for Rabbit Tooth Abscess Rec

After the dental abscess surgery for the rabbit, the owner needs to take the following care measures:

First: Maintain the postoperative wound and clean the abscess

Treating rabbit abscesses can be quite challenging due to the high likelihood of recurrence. It is crucial to promptly address the cleaning process. Even after the best veterinary care, it's possible for pus to regenerate as early as the second day postsurgery. Therefore, the owner must act quickly to clean the abscess. This can be done either by taking the rabbit to a veterinary clinic or by cleaning it at home. If choosing to clean the abscess at home, the following items should be prepared:

1. Stock up on medical gauze and cotton, placing some around the wound to prevent the cleaning solution from spreading.

2. Have a bottle of 1% hydrogen peroxide or a 10fold diluted iodine solution to eliminate anaerobic bacteria and dilute the pus for easier cleaning.

3. Prepare a sufficient amount of metronidazole solution and normal saline for washing the diluted pus.

4. Have three 2050ml syringes available as tools for cleaning.

5. Keep a supply of medical cotton swabs and iodine solution.

Second: Administer medication and injections on schedule, and supplement probiotics

Benzylpenicillin is an effective treatment for rabbit dental abscesses, with its components being relatively safe for longterm use. The recommended treatment course is three months, with injections every two days for the first two months, and then once every three months in the third month. The dosage is as follows: for rabbits weighing less than 2.5kg, the injection volume is 70,000 to 150,000 units per dose; for rabbits weighing more than 2.5kg, the injection volume is 150,000 to 300,000 units per dose.

Administering benzylpenicillin is not only a test of the rabbit's tolerance but also a test of the owner's patience and responsibility. It is not advisable to discontinue the injections, as regular administration is necessary to completely eliminate the abscess bacteria. Therefore, it is recommended that owners quickly learn how to administer the injections, as frequent trips to the vet can be cumbersome and stressful for the rabbit.

Third: Be mentally prepared for the possibility of recurrence

Treating rabbit dental abscesses is a longterm endeavor, with a high recurrence rate. Owners should be prepared for a protracted battle.

In summary, here are the key postoperative care points for rabbit dental abscess surgery, as summarized by Oxygen Pet Doctor. We hope these tips will help you better cure your rabbit's dental abscess. Additionally, during treatment, the rabbit may have a poor appetite. It is important for the owner to find ways to ensure the rabbit eats and maintains a nutritious diet.