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About Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
Expertise
I've lived with companion rabbits for more than 35 years, and consider them members of my family. I can answer any questions about the biology and health of rabbits, from the commonplace to the unusual. But please note:

RULE #1:
THE INTERNET IS NOT THE PLACE TO SEEK HELP IN AN EMERGENCY.

If your rabbits is LETHARGIC
If your rabbit is NOT EATING
If your rabbit is PHYSICALLY INJURED (including broken bones)
If your baby rabbit has DIARRHEA

...it is an EMERGENCY.

Find a rabbit-savvy veterinarian at www.rabbit.org/vets for immediate help, and don't risk your bunny's life by spending time asking questions online!

RULE #2:
Help me help you! Please make your subject line informative if you have an urgent question.

If you already have been to the vet and still need help
if you can't find an available vet with the resources above

then LET ME KNOW IN THE SUBJECT LINE so I can give your question highest priority over non-urgent questions. If you don't do this, then I can't guarantee timely assistance!

For all the best, most accurate rabbit health, care and behavior information, visit The House Rabbit Society.

Experience

Publications
Exotic DVM
Warren Peace (Journal of the House Rabbit Society of Miami)
Various newsletters of the House Rabbit Society, nationwide

Education/Credentials
Ph.D - Biology
B.S. - Biology
B.A. - English

Awards and Honors
Lightspan Academic Excellence Award for web site on rabbit health and biology
(http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare)

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Rabbits - ointment and other topical medications

Expert: Dana Krempels, Ph.D. - 11/9/2009

Question
My first Questions is if i can use bacitracin ointment on rabbits?

Second is i cant seem to find the thing i use i forget what its called its blue so can i use rubbing alcoholic and or hydrogen peroxide?

Answer
Dear Marc,

You can use a very thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment on sore spots, but don't use the type with topical anesthetic (it stings!). This ointment is not suitable for all uses, so if you describe what you're using it for, I can better advise you.

The blue disinfectant you were using may have been Chlorhexiderm. DO NOT use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on open wounds. They are both caustic and dehydrating. Instead, use dilute povidone iodine to wash a wound well. Deep wounds need the care of a veterinarian.

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope this helps.

Dana

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