Floppy eared rabbit's question about Bacterial Skin Infection

Question

Our rabbit has had a wet bottom (from leaking water in cage) and seems to be infected with red skin showing and hair loss. By the time I recognized this was happening it’s gotten bad. I washed today in sink just the underneath and used some triple antibiotic ointment on exposed raw skin areas. Not sure what to do at this point to be sure it heals

Accepted Answer

Hello, 
If this area is not very bad, the triple antibiotic ointment will heal.  Some times your rabbit may need oral antibiotics for this to heal completely.  If this does not start to clear up in the next day or two or your rabbit stops eating, it would be best to see your vet.

Bacterial Skin Infection in Rabbits