Just earlier a family friend came to check my rabbit and said it would cost too much to take to the vet. So they said they're gonna have to force the rabbit to take pills.
Come on now if your going to force a rabbit to take some death pills you might as well choke it...Not that I'd want it to happen but isn't there another way besides that?
2007-10-01 11:41:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I can't think of a better way than the pills.
The rabbit will just go to sleep and not wake
up or suffer.
2007-10-01 11:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by atlanta_girl38 4 · 1⤊ 7⤋
I would get a second opinion before you do anything else. Yes, vets can be very expensive. However, you may be better off talking to a rabbit breeder, who may be to give you additional solutions without euthanasia.
Many vets do not have experience in dealing with rabbits. However, a person that has been breeding rabbits for years can give you some valuable incite.
I won't go into much detail but you may want to do a search for rabbit culling. This will generally lead to discussions on how to humanly put a rabbit down. The best way is to break the rabbits neck. But hopefully you will be able to see your rabbit get better rather than taking this step.
Good luck!
2007-10-01 13:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by ThreeLittleLadiesRabbitry 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ashley,
I'm horrified by your question.
You don't explain why you want to kill the rabbit. Is it unwell?
I know you say you haven't got the money but please make every effort to take the rabbit to the vet for a proper examination. Let the vet put it to sleep if it is necessary or get the treatment.
If you try to kill the rabbit yourself it could get messy. You will have to live with that memory.
I read again and again on Yahoo Answers, questions from people that say they can't afford to take their animal to the vet. They haven't got enough money.
True, vets ARE expensive (maybe even more so in the States than in the UK) and I don't know the person's situation. Maybe they don't know where the next meal comes from.
But sometimes it can be a question of prioritising. Maybe instead of buying the latest gadget or fashion accessory I have to buy medication for my pet. Instead of going to that club or gig, I have to go to the vet with my pet.
Most of the time we DO find money for the things that REALLY matter to us.
It's not fair to obtain a pet and not make provision for its welfare, that includes financial.
Well I can talk all I want and may never persuade you. I just feel really sorry for your rabbit.
Please let us know what you decided to do in the end.
chirpy
2007-10-01 13:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by chirpy 3 · 8⤊ 1⤋
wow...sounds so cruel...but i guess i dont really know the situation too well so i wont judge...
what is actually wrong with the rabbit? cos your friend could be wrong... often, animals actually pull through different illnesses n injuries...youd be surprised how strong they can be... then again it may die...but atleast it would be natural rather than being murdered..i say you should keep it comfortable n give it alot of love in its final hours, as a good pet onwner n family member...not end its life cos of money..but thats ust my opinion..i just hope you dont do somthing tat will pain the bunny.
n have you actually inquired about seeing a vet? asked the clinic how much theyd charge? it might not be as expensive as all that... for your rabbits sake, atleast check it out.
2007-10-01 11:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by tehelium 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
vet is best a least you will no its done properly and its less painless by a vet and it shouldn't cost to much for a rabbit or you can let some do it but you dont know how much pain that rabbit might go though especially if not done properly so i would say vet
2007-10-03 08:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by daniellle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What a load of rubbish - you cannot force pills down a rabbits throat. What exactly is wrong with the rabbit? If you cannot afford to take it to the vet then you shouldn't have a pet, I hope someone reports you and your friend to the RSPCA. The poor bunny has been your pet for god knows how long and you repay him by killing him in the worst possible way, evil
2007-10-04 05:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by gemma_florida 3 · 9⤊ 2⤋
This has got to be an absolute wind up? If its not can you post your home address so that i can pick up your rabbit and take it for proper vet treatment and on the way out i'll hit you with a heavy object, hoping that it'll break your f*****g neck, save another poor animal being owned by you and your weird family! It's a pet for f**k's sake, not a hare on a course!
2007-10-01 12:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by misstraceyrick 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Why did your friend say it would cost to much at the vets be a decent human being and take it so it passes peacefully
2007-10-04 10:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by valf 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think this is sick people should not have pets if they cant afford vets bills.Think b4 you get a pet I have 2 rabbitts a dog and 2 budgies if I could not afford to have them put down at the vets I wouldnt have had them.
2007-10-02 10:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by JR crazy 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
RING THE RSPCA.
For goodness sake, I can't understand why some people have animals when they are not prepared to look after their well being. The RSPCA will take it off your hands and either find it a home if it's well or put it down humanely. Please don't be cruel to it by trying yourself. it could go through torture if anything goes wrong.
2007-10-01 11:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by Kitty. 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
FFS! Take it to the PDSA or the like! I've just been reading some of the answers and OH! what a sick bunch you are!!
2007-10-01 12:27:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋