Ears: Wax Buildup and Dryness

[Lissa]

Is vegetable oil safe for bunny ears?

 

[JimD]

I'm not sure about vegetable oil.

The only oil I've used, in relation to ears, would be mineral oil.

~Jim

 

[Lissa]

I was going to get mineral oil, but figured that vegetable oil would be a lot safer. :?

 

[JimD]

Lissa wrote:

Iwas going to get mineral oil, but figured that vegetable oil would be alot safer. :?

Mineral oil is a safe home remedy for ear mites.

I've never had to use it on the buns, but I've used it for cats before.

I use baby oil to help cleanup poopie butt and clean scent glands. Baby oil is just mineral oil and fragrence.

~Jim

 

[Lissa]

So mineral oil is safe for digestion, just incase she happens to lick some off her ears? Where do I getmineral oil? I checked the local food co-op butdidn't find any.

 

[bunsforlife]

I believe you can get mineral oil at a pharmacy... dunno honestly tho, never bought the stuff

 

[Lissa]

I called the vet and they told me they want her to come in. So I'm taking her in this afternoon.

 

[pamnock]

Vegetable oil can be used -- but it'smessy. Better to have the situation checked out by thevet. Ear wax buildup can indicate a problem.

The mineral oil won't hurt them if they lick it off. Mineraloil can be very dangerous to syringe feed a rabbit because they mayaspirate it into the lungs.

Let us know how everything goes!



Pam

 

[Lissa]

Thank you Pam.