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    Just rescued a wild bunny... I need some help!

    Pipp's right- if you're cat brought him in (and therefore had him in it's mouth at some point), he needs immediate medical attention; because a nasty bacterial infection can result fromcat's saliva - from only the tiniest of punctures that may not bevisible to the naked eye. The fact that fur is...
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    Baby cottontails

    Rehabbers will not simply put an animal down"just because there are too many". They will only do so if they have a poor chance of survival. The longer you keep these little ones - the poorer their chances will be. As I've said before, they need specific diets (i.e. not goats milk), or you will...
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    Baby cottontails

    I'd say that it is definitely worth trying a fewmore rehabbers - if you're willing to put the time and effort into trying to help these little ones - you have to do it right. If not, it is more humane to bring them into to a rehabber to have them euthanize. To prolong their lives with...
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    Baby cottontails

    I'm not the best with US geography;), but here are some licensed rehabbers in Eastern Iowa. Blackhawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project - 4446 E WASHBURN RD WASHBURN, IA 50706 (319) 296-2027 Volunteer hotline at (319) 277-6511 for advice or animal placement On second thought... I've attached...
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    Cottontails: A Rehabber's Tale

    Wow - Great Video! Great message!
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    Baby cottontails

    You really have to know what you are doing with wild baby cottontails. Goats milk is not a good substitute - anything that is not carefully formulated can actually cause more dehydration than if you were to leave them alone, because it can cause diarrhea. These ones are still very very young...
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    Help - my orphan bunny has hurt is leg

    There are wildlife rehabilitators all over the world - including NZ!:D Here are some links. Please contact them immediately as wilda nimals do not do well in captivity, the stress can kill them, and they can carry zoonotic diseases that can be passed to you and your other critters. Orphaned...
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    breeding my mini lop(first time)

    Please DON'T breed your rabbit. Your rabbits that you place in pet stores are taking up limited homes available for rescue rabbits, that are already waiting for a loving forever home. You pushing your rabbits into pet stores, is not only irresponsible breeding, but condemming another homeless...
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    Should I get him?

    I should qualify my last post: If there are no shelters available - please do your research and adoptfrom a "reputable" breeder. Tinys mom - maybe you might knowof someone in her area? Always try and keep the big picture in mind, I am not saying that thoserabbits in pet stores are not...
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    Should I get him?

    Please do not purchase anyanimals from any byb. If you have room in your heart fromanother rabbit, please adopt one from your local rescue orshelter. Whether you like it or not, by purchasing thislittle one, you would be supportingirresponsible breeding. Why purchase an animal from a byb, when...
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