The other day I was holding my rabbit and talking to my parents and he suddenly started wriggling and I lost control and he fell onto the hard kitchen floor. I picked him back up and gave him a hug and checked he was ok and nothing seemed to be worrying so I thought nothing of it, as it wasnt a very long drop as I was kneeling on the floor. But now today his foot is like twice the size of the other one, and I felt it but he didnt flinch but it felt really really big compared to the other one and you could see the difference. So we took him to the vets and he felt my rabbits foot and he started flinching and making a crying sound, and the vet said its probably a broken foot. He wasnt very informative but he came my rabbit some antibiotic injections I think they were, and just let us go. Then the nurse came and gave us some medicine but it was only in a tiny bottle and were meant to mix it up in 1L of water and put it in the fridge and use that as his water for the next week,
2007-11-27 05:25:01 · 5 answers · asked by :] 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Surely that cant last him a week and it wont be very fresh. Any vets or anyone experienced with this willing to help and explain it better to us? Anything that I can do to help my rabbit feel more comfortable other than the medicine?
thank in advance x
2007-11-27 05:27:32 · update #1
Hi,
I am so sorry to hear about your bunny's unfortunate accident. I'm sure you must be worried sick. To be honest I don't like the sound of your vet. Has your bunny been eating normally and passing droppings since the trauma?
Stress can cause a rabbit to stop eating therefore you will have to syringe feed. You should really have been given some critical care food just in case. A tip for you is if he does appear to go off his food then mix some food pellets with warm water until it is a liquid paste and syringe feed this.
A lot of vets will not splint a broken foot as the rabbit is just most likely to chew through the splint. I am assuming the injections could well have been pain relief, but you should have also been given some pain meds to bring home with you (in the UK this is metacam) Pain relief is a very important part of a rabbit's rehabilitation after an injury like this, and if you weren't given any I would call your vet's office and ask for some - don't let them tell you that they don't need it, or an injection of pain relief for 24 hours is enough!
Not many vets are experienced in small animals, especially rabbits, which is insane given how many people have them as pets, so if you are in any way unsure of doubtful of your vets advice it would be a good idea to get a second opinion.
Try and keep your rabbit in a warm and quiet environment for now and keep a close eye on his eating. If he seems like he is unwell or experiencing pain/discomfort then I would take him to a different vet.
good luck!
2007-11-27 06:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by angela s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep an eye on him. Make sure he can still eat and drink and. Give him his medicine. Don't pick him up unless you absoutly have to. Petting him softly will help. Don't cause him any stress, no loud nosies or anything.
When rabbits try to jump from your hand or wiggle away just hold onto him and tell him he is okay.
I once had a rescue rabbit that came to me as a baby with a broken front paw. The owners had wrapped tape around her foot thinking it would help (not a good idea). After about a week coming to me she was already running around her cage all happy, but she was still limping. I did what I said above and she is now full grown and is very healthy and happy bunny.
Good Luck to you and your Bunny!
2007-11-27 05:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by ilovehoney2005 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some vets just do not know much about treating animals other than dogs and cats. Call you vet and tell him that you feel like they didn't explain much to you and ask questions. Make up a list of questions before you call....so you don't forget something.
Should his foot be wrapped so he is more comfortable while it heals?
Was it a break or just soft tissue bruising?
What is the stuff he is drinking and will it get stale?
Can he has aspirin for pain?
etc
You love your bunny as much as I love my dog and let him know you are concerned.
2007-11-27 05:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This article might help you out, take care.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Rabbits-703/Rabbit-Broken-Leg.htm
2007-11-27 05:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would put him down, end his pain. besides he will make a great stew
2007-11-27 06:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Justin S 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋