What do you feed a baby rabbit?
WHAT TO FEED THE BABIES. Baby rabbits should be fed Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk, which you can buy at pet stores, or sometimes even a local veterinarian’s office. Because rabbit milk is the most caloric of all mammals, we add in one tablespoon of 100% heavy whipping cream (no sugar) to each can of KMR.
How can I tell if my rabbit’s paw is injured?
A rabbit cannot vocalize pain like an injured dog or cat, so it can take a bit of guess work. If you suspect an injury, you’ll have to physically examine your rabbit’s paws for signs of irritation, inflammation, and weakness.
What to do if your pet rabbit is injured?
If after hours and the veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators are closed, call your local 24-hour emergency vet and ask if they treat rabbits. Some vets won’t treat rabbits at all and many won’t treat wild bunnies. Be sure to tell them if it is a wild or domesticated rabbit. See above for vets.
What’s the best way to treat a rabbit’s paw?
Pinch and hold the bandage away from the skin so you don’t cut through to the leg. Use blunt-tipped scissors to avoid stabbing or cutting the rabbit’s paw. Your rabbit may be jumpy at this point, so have your friend continue to hold the rabbit tightly, and exercise great care as you cut out the flex point.
What happens if a rabbit’s paw is left untreated?
Leaving it untreated will lead to infections and further pain. Early signs of sore hocks include loss of hair on the bottom of the affected paw (s). As the condition worsens, the exposed skin will turn red and become inflamed. Ulcers and scabs may develop if left untreated, followed by a skin abscess.
A rabbit cannot vocalize pain like an injured dog or cat, so it can take a bit of guess work. If you suspect an injury, you’ll have to physically examine your rabbit’s paws for signs of irritation, inflammation, and weakness.
When to take your injured rabbit to the vet?
Take your injured rabbit to the vet. You may choose to treat a small shallow cut or injured claw yourself, but for just about anything else, it is always best to take your rabbit to the vet. Your job is to minimize damage and keep your rabbit as safe and comfortable as possible en route. Know your vet’s hours and have a backup plan.
Pinch and hold the bandage away from the skin so you don’t cut through to the leg. Use blunt-tipped scissors to avoid stabbing or cutting the rabbit’s paw. Your rabbit may be jumpy at this point, so have your friend continue to hold the rabbit tightly, and exercise great care as you cut out the flex point.
Leaving it untreated will lead to infections and further pain. Early signs of sore hocks include loss of hair on the bottom of the affected paw (s). As the condition worsens, the exposed skin will turn red and become inflamed. Ulcers and scabs may develop if left untreated, followed by a skin abscess.
