3944. A Singapore rabbit has a large jaw abscess in 2018.

 2018 RABBIT JAW ABSCESS

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Standard Operating Procedures for the treatment of rabbit cheek abscesses Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow), MRCVS 31 August, 2012   TOA PAYOH VETS   Be Kind To Pets Veterinary Education Project 2010-0129

1027. SOP for rabbit cheek abscess at Toa Payoh Vets   The following will be the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rabbits with cheek abscesses with effect from Sep 1, 2012 1. Examination of the mouth for overgrown incisors and molars. Record of size of abscess  2. Advise X-rays or record AMA (Against Medical Advice) if the owner does not want it. Record which cheek tooth is affected and whether there is osteomyelitis of the jaw bone. 3. Sedation and clipping away the hairs 4. General anaesthesia gas using isoflurane gas via mask 5. Open the mouth to check for overgrown molars   6. Make a long skin incision in the ventral part 7. Lance the abscess 8. Irrigate the abscess 9. Post-op stay and treatment to express more pus, for 3 days 10. Review in 3 weeks   11. Take images of pre and post-surgery if possible (see example below).  It is important that the vet advises X-rays as part of provision of a high standard of care. If the owner rejects the advice, this should be recorded in the case sheet. ---------------------------- Singapore rabbit with right jaw abscess X-ray