BUNNY IN POOL!!! Screaming?

Question

I was eating, and I heard weird animal screaming noises! I went outside, and there was a bunny in our pool, sinking!! He was above water, screaming, trying to swim. He was drowning! It is snowy here, and the pool gate was locked. I unlocked it, jumped in wearing my clothes and grabbed the bunny. I saved him just in time. He is okay. But I am scared he had rabies. What do I do? Me and him are inside by the fire warming up. What do I do?!?!?!

Answer 1

omg thank-you for saving that little bunny rabbit, im sure not everyone is as brave as you to fall in a pool in the middle of the winter and you saving it, i think that it was very lucky to have fallin in your pool, for u were very brave in rescuing it. maybe you should let it stay overnight, and bring it to the vet, just in case if u got scratched or something.

Any mammal may become infected with the rabies virus and develop symptoms, including humans. Most animals can be infected by the virus and can transmit the disease to humans. Infected bats, monkeys, raccoons, foxes, skunks, cattle, wolves, dogs or cats provide the greatest risk to humans. Rabies may also spread through exposure to infected domestic farm animals, groundhogs, weasels and other wild carnivores. Squirrels, rodents and rabbits are seldom infected.

so dont worry, if u check with the vet u most likly might not have it, since over there the website said that rabbits rarly have it, so u might be lucky. but just to be on the safe side take extra precautions.

i have a baby bunny myself, and i love bunnies, favoruite animals.

THANK-YOU FOR SAVING HIM HER. maybe u shoukd keep it, or maybe no not keep it, but if it knows that u saved it, than maybe it will come visit ur backyard, make sure to cover the pool up, or put some lights so the animals can see, so nothing like this ever happens again. well good luck with ur wonderful wild rabbit. please take good care of it, as you shall be rewarded.

byebye.

give him some food and keep him warm, cuddle a little bit, have a very happy social time, since they are social creatures, please and have fun .

byebye.

EDIT: if the vet will hurt rhe bunny rabbit in a way to check for rabbies dont go than, just listen to the other answrs, about bodily fluids and stuff just to be on the safe side, for i know nothing about rabbies. ok:D and goodluck :D love each other, hug!!

Answer 2

Is this a wild rabbit, or does it look as if it were someone's pet(wild rabbits are small in size and usually brown).

Rabbits stress very easily and even the smallest amount of stress could kill him. Your best bet is to release it back outside once it is dry and warm. Warm him up in a calm, and quiet area so he doesn't get scared.

If you have not been bitten/scratched, then you do not have to worry about rabies. Rabies is passed by saliva. If you have been bitten than you need to call your physician as soon as possible. The only way to test for rabies is through brain matter, and if you have been bitten than they will need to test the rabbit. If you do not want the rabbit killed you will need to start treatment for rabies without knowing for sure the rabbit had it.

Do not keep the rabbit any longer than necessary. He has been stressed quite a bit already, and any more could harm him. Wild animals are pretty resilient.

Wild rabbits almost never get rabies, but you can never be too cautious. Look for the signs which include staggering, being overly agressive, confusion, etc.

Answer 3

The only time rabbits make any real noises is when they're REALLY terrified (or dying).
If it was squealing like that, it was obviously drowning like you said, and you saved it.
But it was still scared and animal's natural reaction to fright is to bite. So if it bit you or nipped you or scratched you that's more than likely why.


*Oh and PS: The only way a vet or animal shelter can *test* for rabies is through brain matter. Which means the little bunny would be euthanised. I wouldn't suggest calling anyone and saying it attacked and bit you. Just watch it. Refusing water and food and having uncontrollable bowel/urinary movements are symptoms of rabies. (for the rabbit, not for you lol)

If the little guy is really ok, not acting crazy or refusing water and food, chances are it's fine.

Answer 4

If he's not your pet, then you should ask the neighbors if they're missing a bunny. If no one claims the poor lil guy, take him to the vet pronto because he might BE in need of some attention, rabies notwithstanding.

And congratulations on the heroic rescue! You're a bunny guardian angel. :)

Answer 5

i don't think he has rabies cause it would have attacked u but if u don't want to keep the bunny try putting up lost bunny posters or taking it to an animal shelter Good Luck!

Answer 6

that bun is a gift! treasure him... give him some green leafy veg and show affection. He probably doesn't have rabies (but I don't know) put him in a towel and keep him comforted. try a box for now and evaluate him as the night goes on... call a vet

Answer 7

well, that was pretty nice, i doubt he had rabies and even if he does u should worry, just keep him there for about an hour and let him back outside a little ways away from your pool :)

Answer 8

Hold onto him and call a local vet. If he is wild, he can't be released just yet, or he might not make it. They can also have him tested to make sure he doesn't have rabies. Don't let him bite you, you may want to wear thick gloves when you're handling him for safety. Make sure to get your pool covered too!

Answer 9

I think you are safe.

Rabies is passed by the transmission of bodily fluids. Most herbivors are safe. Not to mention I doubt that the rabit bit you.

Answer 10

If it had rabies, it would have attacked you by now. I'm sure it's fine.