My mom found this baby wild rabbit out in our garden, and it's close to death. My dog had previously killed 3 of his littermates and, in all likeliness, scared the mother away permenantly. Is there any quick care I can offer him?
I tried to introduce him to my pet rabbit, who's about a month and a half from her last litter, but she ignored him as though he had already died. We don't have goat's milk or KMC kitten formula, which I read would be the best options, or any other animals that have had babies in the last YEAR, but my mom said I'm welcome to the evaporated milk. I don't know what to do. I've been trying to get him to drink water from a dropper, with little to no luck. Help!
2006-08-13 07:12:33 · 8 answers · asked by Mondai S 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Sorry to have taken so long, but not too long after I posted this question, the bunny died in my hands. If I had had the time, I may have been able to get it to a rehabilitation center, but it was seriously too late for that, and we can't exactly afford to be taking wild animals to the vet, right now. I appreciate everyone's attempt to help, though.
2006-08-13 09:03:18 · update #1
Not to sound cruel, but it should have been left alone. Not only that baby rabbits are very difficult to save. They usually pass from stress and are extremely susectible to bacterias. If you are able your best bet is to find a local rehab that will take the little guy.
2006-08-13 07:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dont know what state u r(if u r) in but below is a link for all states for rehabbers. there may be a rehab office open or call around and see if u have a 24 hr vet and ask them who u can call. maybe if u look on the link ive sent u can find a 24 hr one that can help. babies rarely make it without a rehabber. how young is it? i dont know how bad off it is, but try putting in some grass or clover for it to eat. he'll get water from them. keep in a quiet warm area. keep an eye for the mom- if u could put your dog away she may come back.
much luck!
2006-08-13 09:01:32 · answer #2 · answered by galaxygurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We raised some wild baby rabbits when I was a kid. We fed them milk from an eyedropper every so many hours. I had to get up in the middle of the night to feed them. After we fed them, we had to rub their bellies to help them to digest it (the mother would lick them). Can you get some formula for him? Good luck to you. Baby rabbits are very difficult, but it's not impossible.
2006-08-13 07:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by pamgissa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wild bunnies are extremely hard to care for, they can have a heart attack from the simplest of noises. If you find one that is already scared out of his wits, there is very little chance of survival I am sorry to say.
2006-08-13 09:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by santana84_02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a local wildlife rescue center ASAP and take him there right away. That is the only way to help him now. Hurry.
2006-08-13 07:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best they u can do is let it go thank it probable has a family
2006-08-13 07:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Linda T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vet!
2006-08-13 07:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by amylr620 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boil it at high heat for 20-30 minutes with seasonings and carrots......that should help it to be delicious!
2006-08-13 07:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by Kubrickian 1 · 0⤊ 7⤋