How do I know if my bunny got hurt?
Signs of pain include: > grinding teeth > rapid and shallow breathing > pulling hair > decreased grooming > hunched posture > lethargy > increased thirst and urination > a reluctance to move > bulging, strained, staring, or unfocused eyes.
What are the symptoms of a cut on a rabbit?
What causes cuts? Cuts/wounds are due to injury or result of being attacked. What are the symptoms of cuts or wounds? Visual appearance of sores, cuts, or wounds.
How to take a injured rabbit to the vet?
Wrap rabbit lightly in towel and get to vet immediately. Back, leg, neck injuries – dragging a limb, inability to put weight on limb, dragging hind end) Gently put rabbit in carrier and get to vet immediately. Bring companion rabbit in separate carrier.
What to do if a rabbit has an electric shock?
Electric Shock – cord chewing. Rabbit is weak, incontinent, unconscious. Wrap rabbit lightly in towel and get to vet immediately. Gently put rabbit in carrier and get to vet immediately. Bring companion rabbit in separate carrier. This is why it is a good idea to have on hand one carrier for each rabbit. Take rabbit’s temperature.
What should I do if my rabbit got a cut?
Depending on the severity of injury, a vet may administer an antibiotic topically and/or orally, and may put in stitches if the wound is large or deep. You might also like: A review of more than 49+ rabbit-safe medicine!
What happens if you Nick a rabbit’s skin?
If it is a tear in the skin, rinse it and leave it alone. Rabbit skin looks TERRIBLE when it is torn but heals up just fine. A nick in the skin can open up to a 1″ circle on a rabbit – especially on the legs. Rabbits can get nicked on a sharp wire in the cage. The last time I nicked a rabbit I thought it looked terrible.
What causes cuts? Cuts/wounds are due to injury or result of being attacked. What are the symptoms of cuts or wounds? Visual appearance of sores, cuts, or wounds.
How to tell if your rabbit is depressed after surgery?
Lethargy and lack of appetite are normal after surgery. It’ll likely prefer to stay still and avoid excessive movement. It may also be in some pain while the wound heals. Pain medication will help, but it may cause your rabbit to feel strange, affecting its behavior.
What to do if your rabbit has a skin injury?
No matter the type of injury, be observant of signs of infection. These include: Prevent infection by applying an antibiotic (such as Neosporin Original) to the wound before dressing with new bandages. If you do notice signs of infection, bring your rabbit to a vet immediately for antibiotics and further care.
