Need some advice please for my little Lionhead named Simba.

[Tshafer117]

Simba just turned 3 years old he is the 3rd rabbit I have had in my life. I have never once had a health problem I have never even taken any of my rabbits to the vet before they have always been spoiled by me and fine. Well I woke up a couple days and my Simba was putting his face in the water dish. That is when I noticed what I think is an abscess on his mouth. Unfortunately because of covid it took me a couple days to find odd jobs to rack up enough Vet money since covid has hit Las Vegas so bad none of us are working out here....but I finallly got enough for him to see the vet but it will be 5 more days. What can I do to help ease his pain? I can;t even see the absess because he is black and he used to be my buddy but now he will freak out if I go near him. I read iodine and neosporin with no pain reliever and I bought both but honestly I don;'t think it is getting onto the right spot it sucks. Anything I can do for his pain? Thanks guys


The picture I attached is looking from the floor up to his mouth.

 

[Tshafer117]

I just wanted to add that the first day I found out that he had this abscess or whatever it is he looked like he was in terrible pain and he was not eating or anything he just had his mouth in the water bowl. I'm assuming that was the day that the abscess probably popped or something because he just looked out of whack like he was very confused. I don't understand why but since that day he is eating fine and drinking like nothing happened but I just can tell that he's in pain. When I go to pet him I can hear him grinding his teeth which I heard is a sign of pain. I just know he is not right something is not right with him and I'm terrified

 

[JBun]

There are pain meds, but the ones normally used in rabbits are prescription. There are otc NSAIDS, but they aren't commonly used in rabbits. I've only ever used prescription meloxicam for my rabbits, so can't comment on the use of other nsaids. Best thing to do is call your vet and mention your concerns. Tell them he's grinding his teeth from pain and you are concerned about the infection worsening, to see if they will move up the appointment as an emergency. If they can't get you in sooner, I would at least ask what to do for pain control until the appointment.
safe analgesics

http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Common_drug_dosages_for_rabbits

 

[Tshafer117]

I called today and they said that they could see him sooner but they needed a $750 emergency payment I don't have that. I will just have to wait unfortunately.

 

[JBun]

I'm not recommending this, but just sharing info that could prove helpful. Pen g is available otc, so may be a cost effective option. I know of others that have had success using pen g injections to clear up an abscess, but that also depends on the bacteria involved.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/jawab...n Effective,acidic environment of the stomach.

http://people.umass.edu/~jwmoore/bicillin/bicillin.htm
This link shows info on abscess wound management in rabbits.
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Bacterial/Absc_treat/abscess_treat.htm