How do I get my rabbit to take medicine?

Crush the tablet and mix it with a favorite liquid (see administering liquid medication). You can also dissolve the pill in water or a little fruit juice and syringe feed it into the rabbit’s mouth. Let the pill dissolve in the fluid in the syringe for a few minutes, then shake it.

Which medicine is best for rabbit?

Rabbit Medications

  • Furosemide Oral Suspension.
  • Amikacin Injection Solution.
  • Metronidazole Oral Suspension.
  • Buprenorphine Injection Solution.
  • Enrofloxacin Oral Paste.
  • Meloxicam Oral Suspension.
  • Albendazole Oral Suspension.
  • Aspirin Oral Oil Suspension.

How do I give my rabbit Vetrx?

Dosage: Snuffles/Pneumonia – 2 warm drops in each nostril and to any scabbed area 2-3 times daily until symptoms disappear; Ear Mites/Ear Canker – Apply warm with Q-Tip to scabby area; repeat after 24 hrs and again after 36 hrs. Three days later, add 2 drops to each ear. Safe and easy to apply.

What is a good rabbit routine?

Create a routine to give your rabbit hay, pellets, and fresh greens every day. You also need to clean the litter box on a daily basis and make sure to give your rabbit at least 3-4 hours of exercise. Rabbits are also social animals that require your time and attention every day. Rabbits thrive on routine.

What’s the best way to give a rabbit medication?

By disguising pills in food or liquid, administering liquid medication with a syringe, or getting your rabbit to swallow a whole pill, you can ensure your rabbit takes their medication. Remember to be patient with your animal and to follow all instructions provided by your vet.

What happens if you give a rabbit too much medicine?

It is very important you don’t do this too forcefully. Give the rabbit a chance to swallow and avoid flooding the mouth with liquid. There is a risk if liquids are squirted in too quickly that the rabbit will inhale the medicine, which can cause pneumonia.

Can a vet inject a bird with medication?

The vet may inject your bird with medication. Alternatively, you may be sent home with medication that you will have to administer to the bird yourself. These medications are generally administered either in the water or orally. For medications that need to be given at home, oral administration is usually the best way to go.

What should you do if your rabbit is in GI stasis?

A dehydrated rabbit will feel tired and ill, and may not have as much will to live as one who is well-hydrated. Rabbits in GI stasis tend to be unwilling to eat or drink, so it may be a good idea to administer subcutaneous fluids as a precaution, unless the rabbit has known kidney or heart malfunctions,…

What kind of medicine can you give a rabbit?

Mix liquid medicine in with treat. Liquid medicine can be hidden in favorite treats and fed to the rabbit. Bananas and raisins are good for this. Applesauce, strawberries, and other highly desirable treats can also be used to administer medication.

What to do if your Bunny won’t take a pill?

Crush the pills and sprinkle in food. If the bunny won’t take the pill, you can try to crush the pill. Then, you can sprinkle the pill over some food, like peanut butter, or mix it into treats, like applesauce. This can help prevent choking if your rabbit won’t take a pill. Decide if your bunny needs restraining.

What can I give Thumper as a rabbit medicator?

Put the liquid in a small dish next to Thumper – some rabbits will lick it up and that’s all there is to it! Liquid medications sometimes come in a fruit-flavored suspension. Some rabbits think these concoctions are the best thing since sliced carrots. Others will take one sniff and run under the bed.

It is very important you don’t do this too forcefully. Give the rabbit a chance to swallow and avoid flooding the mouth with liquid. There is a risk if liquids are squirted in too quickly that the rabbit will inhale the medicine, which can cause pneumonia.

How do you treat a rabbit?

Here is a basic overview on how to care for a pet rabbit:

  1. Step 1: Set Up Safe Indoor Housing.
  2. Step 2: Bunny Proof Your House.
  3. Step 3: Provide Fresh Hay.
  4. Step 4: Provide Fresh Greens, Fiber-rich Pellets, and Fresh Water.
  5. Step 5: Set Up a Litter Box.
  6. Step 6: Provide Enrichment.
  7. Step 7: Groom Your Rabbit.

What medications do rabbits need?

Why is my rabbit so weak?

Diseases like cancer and spinal osteoarthritis can wear down the components of the spinal cord over time and inhibit the ability of the rabbit to move its hind legs. Parasitic, bacterial, and fungal infections can cause a number of disorders that can lead to weakness or paralysis in rabbits.

What should I give my Rabbit after he takes his meds?

That way the rabbit knows when you are beginning and ending the procedure, and he won’t live in constant fear that you’re going to start torturing him. Some people also give their rabbits little treats, like a raisin or a big sprig of parsley, after each medication. That helps take the rabbit’s mind off his medication woes.

Are there any side effects to rabbit medicine?

Those side-effects, & the results of them, may vary greatly from rabbit to rabbit & all may be affected by various other elements such as other medications, foods, age & health, & other things.

When to give medicine to a rabbit with an eye infection?

If the rabbit has an infection in one eye but both are to be treated, then two tubes of medication could be used, or the good eye should be medicated first then the bad and then thoroughly cleaned before the next usage.

Can you take Thymoglobulin if you are allergic to rabbits?

Thymoglobulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to rabbit proteins, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Thymoglobulin.

That way the rabbit knows when you are beginning and ending the procedure, and he won’t live in constant fear that you’re going to start torturing him. Some people also give their rabbits little treats, like a raisin or a big sprig of parsley, after each medication. That helps take the rabbit’s mind off his medication woes.

Those side-effects, & the results of them, may vary greatly from rabbit to rabbit & all may be affected by various other elements such as other medications, foods, age & health, & other things.

Can you put medication in a rabbit’s eye?

Do not put any medication into your bunny’s eye unless it is given to you by a qualified vet for that purpose. Many people attempt to treat their rabbit’s eyes with leftover dog/cat/human drugs, often with disastrous consequences.

Thymoglobulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to rabbit proteins, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Thymoglobulin.