Rabbits are inquisitive pets and sometimes this trait can get them into dangerous situations e.g. getting caught in a door. They also chew and gnaw items a lot due to their need to wear down their teeth. Rabbits often chew skirting boards, coffee tables, and books but unfortunately, they may also chew through electrical cables and wires.
Along with this, rabbits are often picked up as they’re small pets. If they get a sudden fright or shock, they may kick out their back legs and as a result, they may be dropped.
Common emergencies that occur with rabbits include:
As a result, rabbits may have injuries/symptoms such as:
Any stress or pain in rabbits can lead to secondary gastrointestinal (GI) stasis. This is when the gut motility reduces causing a build-up of gas, fluid, and hair which can be fatal if not treated quickly.
If your rabbit has suffered an injury or accident, there are some steps that you can take to help them. Remember to always contact your vet for advice and that first aid steps are only the initial steps that you take before your rabbit is seen by your vet.
It’s useful to keep a rabbit first aid kit at home in case of emergencies. This kit may include disposable gloves, sterile wound dressing or bandages, bandage scissors, a towel, and a pet carrier. These objects may help you carry out the following first-aid steps.
The first piece of advice is to stay calm. Emergencies can be very stressful but if we start feeling panicked and stressed, so will our pets. Stay calm and collected to prevent stress in your rabbit.
First of all, make sure that you don’t put yourself or anyone else in danger and that the area is safe. This is particularly important if there are live electrical cables or wires and your rabbit has been electrocuted.
Always try to ring your vets to let them know that you’ll be coming with an emergency. It will give them time to get equipment and a team ready for your rabbit.
If your rabbit is bleeding or has an open wound, cover this with a sterile bandage or dressing and keep this applied until you get to your veterinary clinic. Rabbits with broken bones should be handled very carefully to prevent further trauma.
Carefully place your rabbit in a secure pet carrier for transport to the vet. If they’re stressed or badly injured, it may help to place a soft towel or blanket over them to pick them up. Avoid stressing them out while trying to put them into the pet carrier.
In emergencies, owners are understandably stressed and upset. This may impact driving so be careful to drive slowly and pull over if you need to. Better yet, if you have someone else with you, ask them to drive instead.
There are some things that you shouldn’t do in emergencies. These things may make the situation worse, dangerous, or even cause further damage to your rabbit.
If you panic, it’s likely that your rabbit will too. Stress may lead to further injury and gut stasis in rabbits.
Rabbits that are injured will require veterinary treatment. Don’t be tempted to try and treat wounds or injuries at home as there may be serious underlying injuries present and it will delay your rabbit’s recovery.
Rabbits are sensitive pets and if they’re injured, they need urgent veterinary care. Rabbits that are injured, stressed, or in pain are very vulnerable and may be at risk of GI stasis which is a serious emergency. If your rabbit is unwell, contact your veterinary clinic straight away and don’t delay.
Rabbit emergencies and injuries are possible in any household that has pet rabbits. Knowing the above information can help to prevent further injury and get your rabbit to the vet safely. Always contact your vet for advice and don’t delay in seeking veterinary treatment.
Rabbits are inquisitive pets and sometimes this trait can get them into dangerous situations e.g. getting caught in a door. They also chew and gnaw items a lot due to their need to wear down their teeth. Rabbits often chew skirting boards, coffee tables, and books but unfortunately, they may also chew through electrical cables and wires.
Along with this, rabbits are often picked up as they’re small pets. If they get a sudden fright or shock, they may kick out their back legs and as a result, they may be dropped.
Common emergencies that occur with rabbits include:
As a result, rabbits may have injuries/symptoms such as:
Any stress or pain in rabbits can lead to secondary gastrointestinal (GI) stasis. This is when the gut motility reduces causing a build-up of gas, fluid, and hair which can be fatal if not treated quickly.
If your rabbit has suffered an injury or accident, there are some steps that you can take to help them. Remember to always contact your vet for advice and that first aid steps are only the initial steps that you take before your rabbit is seen by your vet.
It’s useful to keep a rabbit first aid kit at home in case of emergencies. This kit may include disposable gloves, sterile wound dressing or bandages, bandage scissors, a towel, and a pet carrier. These objects may help you carry out the following first-aid steps.
The first piece of advice is to stay calm. Emergencies can be very stressful but if we start feeling panicked and stressed, so will our pets. Stay calm and collected to prevent stress in your rabbit.
First of all, make sure that you don’t put yourself or anyone else in danger and that the area is safe. This is particularly important if there are live electrical cables or wires and your rabbit has been electrocuted.
Always try to ring your vets to let them know that you’ll be coming with an emergency. It will give them time to get equipment and a team ready for your rabbit.
If your rabbit is bleeding or has an open wound, cover this with a sterile bandage or dressing and keep this applied until you get to your veterinary clinic. Rabbits with broken bones should be handled very carefully to prevent further trauma.
Carefully place your rabbit in a secure pet carrier for transport to the vet. If they’re stressed or badly injured, it may help to place a soft towel or blanket over them to pick them up. Avoid stressing them out while trying to put them into the pet carrier.
In emergencies, owners are understandably stressed and upset. This may impact driving so be careful to drive slowly and pull over if you need to. Better yet, if you have someone else with you, ask them to drive instead.
There are some things that you shouldn’t do in emergencies. These things may make the situation worse, dangerous, or even cause further damage to your rabbit.
If you panic, it’s likely that your rabbit will too. Stress may lead to further injury and gut stasis in rabbits.
Rabbits that are injured will require veterinary treatment. Don’t be tempted to try and treat wounds or injuries at home as there may be serious underlying injuries present and it will delay your rabbit’s recovery.
Rabbits are sensitive pets and if they’re injured, they need urgent veterinary care. Rabbits that are injured, stressed, or in pain are very vulnerable and may be at risk of GI stasis which is a serious emergency. If your rabbit is unwell, contact your veterinary clinic straight away and don’t delay.
Rabbit emergencies and injuries are possible in any household that has pet rabbits. Knowing the above information can help to prevent further injury and get your rabbit to the vet safely. Always contact your vet for advice and don’t delay in seeking veterinary treatment.
Rabbits are inquisitive pets and sometimes this trait can get them into dangerous situations e.g. getting caught in a door. They also chew and gnaw items a lot due to their need to wear down their teeth. Rabbits often chew skirting boards, coffee tables, and books but unfortunately, they may also chew through electrical cables and wires.
Along with this, rabbits are often picked up as they’re small pets. If they get a sudden fright or shock, they may kick out their back legs and as a result, they may be dropped.
Common emergencies that occur with rabbits include:
As a result, rabbits may have injuries/symptoms such as:
Any stress or pain in rabbits can lead to secondary gastrointestinal (GI) stasis. This is when the gut motility reduces causing a build-up of gas, fluid, and hair which can be fatal if not treated quickly.
If your rabbit has suffered an injury or accident, there are some steps that you can take to help them. Remember to always contact your vet for advice and that first aid steps are only the initial steps that you take before your rabbit is seen by your vet.
It’s useful to keep a rabbit first aid kit at home in case of emergencies. This kit may include disposable gloves, sterile wound dressing or bandages, bandage scissors, a towel, and a pet carrier. These objects may help you carry out the following first-aid steps.
The first piece of advice is to stay calm. Emergencies can be very stressful but if we start feeling panicked and stressed, so will our pets. Stay calm and collected to prevent stress in your rabbit.
First of all, make sure that you don’t put yourself or anyone else in danger and that the area is safe. This is particularly important if there are live electrical cables or wires and your rabbit has been electrocuted.
Always try to ring your vets to let them know that you’ll be coming with an emergency. It will give them time to get equipment and a team ready for your rabbit.
If your rabbit is bleeding or has an open wound, cover this with a sterile bandage or dressing and keep this applied until you get to your veterinary clinic. Rabbits with broken bones should be handled very carefully to prevent further trauma.
Carefully place your rabbit in a secure pet carrier for transport to the vet. If they’re stressed or badly injured, it may help to place a soft towel or blanket over them to pick them up. Avoid stressing them out while trying to put them into the pet carrier.
In emergencies, owners are understandably stressed and upset. This may impact driving so be careful to drive slowly and pull over if you need to. Better yet, if you have someone else with you, ask them to drive instead.
There are some things that you shouldn’t do in emergencies. These things may make the situation worse, dangerous, or even cause further damage to your rabbit.
If you panic, it’s likely that your rabbit will too. Stress may lead to further injury and gut stasis in rabbits.
Rabbits that are injured will require veterinary treatment. Don’t be tempted to try and treat wounds or injuries at home as there may be serious underlying injuries present and it will delay your rabbit’s recovery.
Rabbits are sensitive pets and if they’re injured, they need urgent veterinary care. Rabbits that are injured, stressed, or in pain are very vulnerable and may be at risk of GI stasis which is a serious emergency. If your rabbit is unwell, contact your veterinary clinic straight away and don’t delay.
Rabbit emergencies and injuries are possible in any household that has pet rabbits. Knowing the above information can help to prevent further injury and get your rabbit to the vet safely. Always contact your vet for advice and don’t delay in seeking veterinary treatment.