| Every responsible rabbit owner should be ready | | | | bleeding is incurred. When dealing with an open |
| for their rabbit to have a medical emergency. Of | | | | wound, first be sure that you have sanitized your |
| course, if your rabbit is having an emergency | | | | own hands. For a severe cut or laceration, you |
| taking him to the veterinarian is the first order of | | | | should wrap the gauze around the bleeding wound |
| business. However it is also wise to have a first | | | | with some pressure applied to stem the flow of |
| aid kit designed specially for rabbits on hand and | | | | blood. Keep the gauze on the bleeding wound |
| to understand the basics of being a first | | | | even if it becomes blood-soaked. If you remove |
| responder to a rabbit medical emergency. | | | | the bandaging you will also remove the blood clot |
| A good first aid kit for a rabbit will have a | | | | that is forming to prevent further blood loss. |
| thermometer that you can use to check your | | | | Refrain from using tourniquets as they can cause |
| rabbit's temperature. Remember, the average | | | | permanent damage to the rabbit. Get your rabbit |
| temperature for a rabbit is 101-103 degrees | | | | to a vet as quickly as possible. |
| Fahrenheit. The first aid kit should also include a | | | | For minor cuts and scratches, again make sure |
| heating pad or water bottles that you can heat up | | | | your hands are clean and apply hydrogen peroxide |
| in the case of shock from hypothermia. Use | | | | to the affected area to disinfect the wound. |
| caution when applying heating pads or hot water | | | | Remove dirt and other debris that can cause |
| bottles; never apply them directly to the rabbit's | | | | infections, and then apply a thin layer of triple |
| skin as they can cause burns. Put a buffer such | | | | antibiotic ointment. If an infection develops, take |
| as a towel or blanket in between the heat source | | | | your bun to the vet immediately. |
| and your rabbit. | | | | If your rabbit has stopped breathing or moving, or |
| The first aid kit should also include rubbing alcohol, | | | | you notice an infection, there is little you can do in |
| triple antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide and | | | | the way of first-aid and the best course of action |
| gauze or bandages in case your rabbit sustains a | | | | is to get your bunny to a veterinarian |
| laceration or some other sort of trauma where | | | | immediately. |