If you live in California, you've probably heard of the HUGE wildfire in Southern CA causing a disaster right now. Over 250,000 people have been evacuated from their homes for far!

This got me thinking about my buns in any type of emergency. I have food/water packed for us in case of emergencies. Since I live in CA, especially in case of any earthquakes. I also have some can food for my cat and dog. 

I also want to pack some stuff for my two buns but I'm not sure what I can pack. I dont think I should pack pellets because they can spoil. So does hay.  Does anyone know any can/dry stuff that can be stored for years without going spoil that I can feed to my rabbits?

This is a great discussion you've started.  BY the way I edited the Subject from Emergency Kir to Emergency Kit.

I would check the expiration date on canned pumpkin and even bottled water.  Like gravehearted mentioned, there isn't too much bunny stuff that will hold over for years.  You might want to consider also having an emergency med kit, I have mine in a portable "file box," equipped with the following:

Syringes without needles to force feed

Syringes for subcutaneous fluids - this should only be done if you have experience and your vet has given you the nod to do so.

vetwrap - spongy stretchy self stick wrap

ointment

saline solution - to rinse out eyes and/or irrigate wounds, you might want to have a special narrow tipped syringe for this.

diluted peroxide - to clean wounds

flea comb

styptic power

pedilayte - dehydration

canned pumpkin

clippers - to buzz away fur from wound area

scissors

sterile gauze - for wounds and soaking in saline & wiping a rabbits face free of dust & debris, ears too.

sterile gauze pads

thermometer

aloe vera gel

nail clippers

Critical Care (you might want to check for the shelf life of) it's made by Oxbow and you'll need to get it from a vet

baby food (also check expiry date)

hot water bottle

cold ice pack

ear wax remover

mini flashlight

magnifying glass

tweezers

Q-tips

echinacea

lint roller

Rescue Remedy

Here is a little write up from the HRS on including your animals in an emergency plan:

http://www.rabbit.org/care/emergency-planning.html

These are some good write-ups to print out and have in your kit too:

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-4/emergency-preparedness.html

http://www.coloradohrs.com/articles/medical_common-problems_generic.asp

I've also made a recipe box of ailments and what to do, filed alphabetically.

If I've missed anything in my emergency kit list, don't be afraid to chip in!! This is all off the top of my head.

Yikes, digx, that's horrible.  Hopefully the Santa Ana's will subside and stop pushing the fires along.  I was reading an article today about the Wild Animal Park.  They have evacuated some of their animals to fire proof building and are waiting out the fires.  It sounds awful, I hope you get through it OK.

Thanks Binky Bunny!  I like to be prepared, especially for an emergency, I don't want to go into panic mode trying to find anything and instead have everything right there and I know that all I need to do is grab that box and get to work and call the vet.  Oh, I also have my vets business card taped to the box with the emergency # highlighted along with a back-up vet.

Thanks for the wishes about the fires. Luckily, it has moved out of my area and my friends were able to return to their homes. The wind has changed direction and things are looking up.

I took some pictures of the bunny I was taking care of. He's full grown, but he's so teeny and cute!

Oh my, well I am glad you are OK.  There were some others here affected by it or their families were too.  I can't believe that litte guy wasn't snacking on that big fat juicy vacuum cleaner cord!

I just thought it might be good to refresh this discussion since it is really handy and we've got lots of new members!

You're welcome Cadbury! This discussion is linked from the FAQ section.

Sep1118, in most cases they will not let you evacuate with your animals and they make you leave them behind.  If they do let you bring them, often times they will not allow pets and they must be left at specific facilities separate from yours.  As for vacating to a hotel/motel, it can be difficult to find one that will accept rabbits, unless you sneak them in (not that I advocate that).  A lot of people out there are allergic to rabbits and so it is a concern if you don't tell them and check out and the nest person that checks in has severe allergies to them.

We also have a discussion on emergency preparedness.  I'll refresh that too but there is the link as well:
http://www.binkybunny.com/Default.a...7363#17382