maherwoman
Well-Known Member
Also See:
Caring for Sick Rabbits
Head Tilt
Pain Management
Senior Rabbit Care
What It Is:
Excerpted from Disabled Rabbits (http://www.hopperhome.com/Disabled Rabbit.htm):
It's a commitment of time and energy to care for a rabbit. If you can't, then perhaps you know someone who can help or who would be willing to take on a disabled rabbit.
Bring the bunny in the house if it is a hutch rabbit!
Bedding: Get a couple of faux lamb's wool baby size blankets or DreamTime Kennel pads and cheap soft towels.
Litter Box: Be sure the litter box is accessible and see Scoop on Litter for one idea or cut down one side of a cat box.
Forget the Cage, if you can. Get a good size cat or dog pillow bed (instead of a cage) that's washable.
Food & Water: Make sure food, hay and water are close enough to reach.
Buy rabbit shampoo (specifically for rabbits!) in case you need to clean up the rabbit's rear. Make sure there are no flies in the rabbit's area
Sore Hocks: Get bag balm ointment (in the green tin at a drug store) to use for sore hocks, raw skin, etc. Be alert for signs of sores on the bottom of the rabbit's feet.
Get "Critical Care" prescribed from http://www.oxbowhay.com through your vet so you have it on hand in case the rabbit looses its appetite or isn't getting enough nutrition. Also, baby food like Gerber's carrots, etc. can help.
Take Your Rabbit's Temperature and keep a bag of peas in the freezer in case the rabbit gets a temperature and needs to be cooled down. Lay the rabbit over the bag (wrapped in a hand towel) on its stomach for a few minutes.
Syringe Feed: Keep syringes handy for feeding if necessary.
Monitor Everything: Monitor intake of food and water and switch to alfalfa pellets and hay to keep weight on. Be sure the bunny doesn't get dehydrated.
Grooming: Help the rabbit with grooming such as brushing with a soft brush. Trim fur around the rabbit's bottom to help keep clean if needed.
Activity: Put the rabbit where there is activity, but not where there is a lot of constant loud noise. Keep the rabbit out of drafts and too much heat! They may not be able to move to a better spot themselves.
Get a Companion Rabbit: Consider getting an older rabbit companion who is calm and would be good for companionship, affection and keeping the disabled bunny mentally stimulated.
http://www.hopperhome.com/Disabled%20Rabbit.htm
Recommended Articles:
Disabled Rabbits (Cats & Rabbits & More)
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/disabled_rabbits
Articles and Links:
Disabled Rabbits (Rabbit References)
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#dis
For Those Who Want to But Can't (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-12/disabled-litter.html
Coping with Each Other: the Disabled Bunny (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/4-1/HRJ4.1%20Floorscape.html
Life with a Disabled Rabbit (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-2/disabled.html
"Bijou" the Disabled Rabbit (Cats & Rabbits & More)
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/bijou_the_bunny
Disabled Rabbits (Cats & Rabbits & More)
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/disabled_rabbits
Looking After Sick Rabbits
http://www.fuzzy-rabbit.com/sick.htm
Caring for the Partially Paralyzed Rabbit
http://www.mybunny.org/info/paralyzed.htm
How to Diaper Disabled Rabbits (Rabbit References)
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/diapers.html
FAQ: Disabled Rabbits (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/disabled.html
Disabled Rabbits: Caring for a Disable Rabbit
http://www.hopperhome.com/Disabled%20Rabbit.htm
RO Member Threads
Who has disabled buns/special needs buns, and how do you care for them?
Think Fiver might be blind
Wet Belly
Aging Bunnies
Caring for Sick Rabbits
Head Tilt
Pain Management
Senior Rabbit Care
What It Is:
Excerpted from Disabled Rabbits (http://www.hopperhome.com/Disabled Rabbit.htm):
It's a commitment of time and energy to care for a rabbit. If you can't, then perhaps you know someone who can help or who would be willing to take on a disabled rabbit.
Bring the bunny in the house if it is a hutch rabbit!
Bedding: Get a couple of faux lamb's wool baby size blankets or DreamTime Kennel pads and cheap soft towels.
Litter Box: Be sure the litter box is accessible and see Scoop on Litter for one idea or cut down one side of a cat box.
Forget the Cage, if you can. Get a good size cat or dog pillow bed (instead of a cage) that's washable.
Food & Water: Make sure food, hay and water are close enough to reach.
Buy rabbit shampoo (specifically for rabbits!) in case you need to clean up the rabbit's rear. Make sure there are no flies in the rabbit's area
Sore Hocks: Get bag balm ointment (in the green tin at a drug store) to use for sore hocks, raw skin, etc. Be alert for signs of sores on the bottom of the rabbit's feet.
Get "Critical Care" prescribed from http://www.oxbowhay.com through your vet so you have it on hand in case the rabbit looses its appetite or isn't getting enough nutrition. Also, baby food like Gerber's carrots, etc. can help.
Take Your Rabbit's Temperature and keep a bag of peas in the freezer in case the rabbit gets a temperature and needs to be cooled down. Lay the rabbit over the bag (wrapped in a hand towel) on its stomach for a few minutes.
Syringe Feed: Keep syringes handy for feeding if necessary.
Monitor Everything: Monitor intake of food and water and switch to alfalfa pellets and hay to keep weight on. Be sure the bunny doesn't get dehydrated.
Grooming: Help the rabbit with grooming such as brushing with a soft brush. Trim fur around the rabbit's bottom to help keep clean if needed.
Activity: Put the rabbit where there is activity, but not where there is a lot of constant loud noise. Keep the rabbit out of drafts and too much heat! They may not be able to move to a better spot themselves.
Get a Companion Rabbit: Consider getting an older rabbit companion who is calm and would be good for companionship, affection and keeping the disabled bunny mentally stimulated.
http://www.hopperhome.com/Disabled%20Rabbit.htm
Recommended Articles:
Disabled Rabbits (Cats & Rabbits & More)
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/disabled_rabbits
Articles and Links:
Disabled Rabbits (Rabbit References)
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#dis
For Those Who Want to But Can't (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-12/disabled-litter.html
Coping with Each Other: the Disabled Bunny (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/4-1/HRJ4.1%20Floorscape.html
Life with a Disabled Rabbit (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-2/disabled.html
"Bijou" the Disabled Rabbit (Cats & Rabbits & More)
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/bijou_the_bunny
Disabled Rabbits (Cats & Rabbits & More)
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/disabled_rabbits
Looking After Sick Rabbits
http://www.fuzzy-rabbit.com/sick.htm
Caring for the Partially Paralyzed Rabbit
http://www.mybunny.org/info/paralyzed.htm
How to Diaper Disabled Rabbits (Rabbit References)
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/diapers.html
FAQ: Disabled Rabbits (HRS)
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/disabled.html
Disabled Rabbits: Caring for a Disable Rabbit
http://www.hopperhome.com/Disabled%20Rabbit.htm
RO Member Threads
Who has disabled buns/special needs buns, and how do you care for them?
Think Fiver might be blind
Wet Belly
Aging Bunnies
