EMERGENCY- I have a little baby rabbit who was attacked by a cat, I think he's dying. Im trying to save him

Question

SO, this little bunny that is only as big as my fist when hes balled up, was in my back yard screaming. I got a flashlight and caught the cat standing over him. I chased the cat off and gently put the little guy in a box. He just lays there on his side and doesnt seem to be responsive. I called 2 24hr vets and they said theres nothing I could do, let him go (basically). Hes still alive and opens his mouth like he's taking a deep breath every few seconds. about 25 minutes have gone by so far. I put triple antibiotic on his wound. the only place there is blood is on one of his front legs. I really need good advice to save the little guy. I dont mind even staying up with him all night. The vet said it was a nice thought, but I should just make him comfortable and warm (I wrapped him up in a couple little hand towels) and let him pass, another said I should put him in the freezer to be humane and speed up the death. But both were concerned that even if I did save him, he would

What do I do...Im not an animal rescuer

Answer 1

If he is still alive by the time you read this, Keep him warm in a box lined with cotton wool, go and buy him some milk for kittens and puppies from a pet store, and some activated barley powder from a health food store (if you explain the situation, they may feel sorry for him and offer to give you a couple of sample packets to use).. Mix the milk to feed him and add a couple of pinches of the barley powder to it. This will give him strength and boost his appetite,( if he doesn't have internal injuries.). Please do it - you may end up saving him despite the vets (and the one who suggested the freezer should try it himself). I have managed to save many baby animals this way.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Definitely keep him warm and quiet and offer water in a tiny dropper. Unfortunately small animals can die of fright. If you feel he is suffering it is kinder to take himto the vets and get him put down. You should take him to the vets soon as you can anyhow to get an expert opinion and possibly he might be injured where you can't see. I suspect it's more likely awful fright however. If the bunny loves you then keep him near you and warm and quiet. They don't have the best hearts and so can die of shock....I hope he is okay....
ps...just ignore the ridiculous answer up the top there. Most people love animals and understand how you would be feeling but this answer (and you will know the one) is hurtful and disappointing. I hope things work out and if they don't at least you know you tried your best, you are a great person because you l ove and care for animals and value your pets life.

Answer 4

Oh, I hope he is still OK! But it sounds like the poor thing may be too little to make it, and too injured :-( I'm glad you tried to do something to help - you can't just not help after all - but the vet could be right. And there may be something wrong with him (an internal deformation etc.) that led the mother bunny to abandon him. Unfortunately that's just the way of nature. Keep him comfortable and warm until you can take him to the vet or he passes.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Bout the only thing you can do right now is keep him warm and in a really quiet place. Between the cat mauling him and then a human trying to help him, the little guys probably in shock. If hes still with you in the morning you can go to any walmart or store like that and get some kittens milk for the little guy. I bottle fed 4 of them a couple of years ago and they all made it - after the vet told me just to put them down. So good luck to you!!

Answer 7

If a vet can't save him, you can't.

It's sad but true.

I find it shocking they would tell you that without even seeing it.

I would just drive to a 24 hr vet. They cannot turn you away. They have to try something. It just might even up costing you $$$$$.

But only a vet can save him - if there is any possibility of it being saved.

Answer 8

Hun keep him comfortable. Unfortunely cats can peirce an artery without u even knowing it. So they bleed internally and if it's small the cat could have broken it's back. So try ur best but as for the freezer don't do it. If u want to to do it humane do it this way, get otc pain killers and od the poor thing. All they do is close their eyes and thats it. I should know ...I had to do it to one of my cats 430 in the morning when a dog snapped her back in half. She went to sleep without pain and passed away. The freezer is just to cruel.. remember how u get when ur freezing. Wish u the best of luck... And if it survives through the night get it to the vets...

Answer 9

Oh, the poor little thing. I say good on you for trying to help. Definitely, a quiet warm place ... and if it's still alive now, these sites will definitely help -
http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html

As the first article says, if the little one has bite marks from a cat, it needs antibiotics from a rabbit savvy vet. Here's a list of vets who are reputedly rabbit experts - just click on your country/state, 'phone them and ask them lots of questions -
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoasun/AustralianRabbitVets.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/care/vets.html
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/PB_vets.html
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoasun/RabbitVetsMain.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/vet.html

Very very best of luck.

Answer 10

All I can tell you is either kill the rabbit to end it's suffering or just put it back outside and let nature take it's course, that's all you can do. Sorry