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First Aid For Rabbits
[size="-1"]by Laura K. Lathan, DVM
[/size][font="Arial, Helvetica"][size="-1"]South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
Edgewater, MD 21037[/size][/font]
from [url]http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/firstaid.html[/url]
[align=justify]Be like a scout, keep these supplies on hand:[/align]
Emergency Kit
from http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/emergency.html
[*]Pedialyte (unflavored liquid) or powdered Pedialyte for hydration [*]Baby food, unsweetened canned pumpkin, apple sauce [*]Feeding syringes [*]Flushing syringes [*]Simethicone liquid or chewable (brand names: GasX, Phazyme) for gas [*]Neosporin antibiotic ointment [*]Betadine and Novalsan (diluted) to wash cuts & puncture wounds [*]Alcohol [*]Heating pad for hypothermia [*]Carrier to take bunny to the vet
Additional Items
[*]Polyhydroxydine solution or chlorhexidine solution for cleansing minor wounds, scratches [*]BeneBac probiotic which contains beneficial GI bacteria [*]Mortar and pestle to crush pills [*]Styptic pencil or flour to stop a clipped nail from bleeding [*]Bath mat to place on top of a heating pad or on a vet's examining table (for traction) [*]Eye wash to flush eyes [*]Bag Balm or calendula gel for minor wounds, sore hocks, scratches [*]Plastic digital thermometer to take rectal temperature [*]KY jelly to lubricate thermometer [*]Scissors to cut hair away from wound site [*]Disposable razors to shave hair around wound [*]Sterile gauze [*]Cotton squares [*]White vet wrap [*]Flea comb for grooming [*]Brush or shedding tool for grooming [*]Ice pack for fever or heat stress [*]Soft towels for a "bunny burrito" or warmed in a dryer to treat hyporthermia [*]Q-tips [*]Sterile Cotton Balls [*]Nail clipper [*]Tweezers [*]Sterile absorbent bandaging pads [*]Butterfly bandages to close wounds [*]Stethoscope to hear tummy noises [*]Otoscope to check ears, teeth, etc.
First Aid For Rabbits
[size="-1"]by Laura K. Lathan, DVM
[/size][font="Arial, Helvetica"][size="-1"]South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
Edgewater, MD 21037[/size][/font]
from [url]http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/firstaid.html[/url]
[align=justify]Be like a scout, keep these supplies on hand:[/align]
- antiseptic soap (for you, not for your bunny)
- triple antibiotic ointment or silver sulfadiazene cream 1% (available by prescription)
- 81 mg chewable children's aspirin
- saline solution (plain contact lens solution)
- mineral oil or hairball remedy (Laxatone, etc.)
- hydrogen peroxide or iodine solution
- KY jelly or other water soluble lubricant
- styptic powder (Quick-Stop)
- cotton swabs (Q-tips)
- 2 inch self adhesive stretch bandage (Vetwrap)
- 2 inch roll gauze (Kling)
- gauze squares (nonstick and regular)
- strong light (or penlight)
- unbreakable digital thermometer
- tweezers
- blunt end scissors
- cool pack
- heating pad
- towels
- 6 cc dosing (long tip) syringes
- Lactobacillus acidophilus culture (dried or Benebac)
- vegetable baby food
- canned pumpkin
- 1 liter bag of lactated ringer's solution
- administration (drip) set
- 1 cc and 3 cc syringes
- 18 or 20, 22 and 25 gauge 1" needles
- simethicone pediatric suspension (Phazyme, Mylicon)
- stethoscope (you should spend between $15-30 for this)
- Bunny Health in the 21st Century
Emergency Kit
from http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/emergency.html
[*]Pedialyte (unflavored liquid) or powdered Pedialyte for hydration [*]Baby food, unsweetened canned pumpkin, apple sauce [*]Feeding syringes [*]Flushing syringes [*]Simethicone liquid or chewable (brand names: GasX, Phazyme) for gas [*]Neosporin antibiotic ointment [*]Betadine and Novalsan (diluted) to wash cuts & puncture wounds [*]Alcohol [*]Heating pad for hypothermia [*]Carrier to take bunny to the vet
Additional Items
[*]Polyhydroxydine solution or chlorhexidine solution for cleansing minor wounds, scratches [*]BeneBac probiotic which contains beneficial GI bacteria [*]Mortar and pestle to crush pills [*]Styptic pencil or flour to stop a clipped nail from bleeding [*]Bath mat to place on top of a heating pad or on a vet's examining table (for traction) [*]Eye wash to flush eyes [*]Bag Balm or calendula gel for minor wounds, sore hocks, scratches [*]Plastic digital thermometer to take rectal temperature [*]KY jelly to lubricate thermometer [*]Scissors to cut hair away from wound site [*]Disposable razors to shave hair around wound [*]Sterile gauze [*]Cotton squares [*]White vet wrap [*]Flea comb for grooming [*]Brush or shedding tool for grooming [*]Ice pack for fever or heat stress [*]Soft towels for a "bunny burrito" or warmed in a dryer to treat hyporthermia [*]Q-tips [*]Sterile Cotton Balls [*]Nail clipper [*]Tweezers [*]Sterile absorbent bandaging pads [*]Butterfly bandages to close wounds [*]Stethoscope to hear tummy noises [*]Otoscope to check ears, teeth, etc.
