bunny first aid kit?

[BooBooBunny]

So my babies have had some health issues latley (none that could be cared for at home though unfortunately ) and it got me thinking about something I keep meaning to put together but havent:  a bunny first aid kit.  I was hoping for some suggestions from everyone on what kind of stuff would be good to have on hand in case of emergencys for them.  For example one of the buns nails kind of fell out one day when we we going to trim it (before we even touched it with the clippers) and was bleeding profusely.  I wasn’t sure what is safe to clean any wounds with on a bun (peroxide?) and how to get the bleeding to stop (i know i need some styptic powder, but the bleeding was beyond that).  He kept trying to lick it and so it woudlnt stop bleeding, and obviously it was hard to bandage, we finally got it to stop by flipping him over (“trancing” if you will” for a few minutes so it could clot without him bothering it.

So anyway, i have things like a stethoscope and otoscope, and gauze pads, but does anyone else have an suggestions of good things to have on hand for little emergencies (esp what to clean wounds with)?  Or any tips if any of my buns should end up with wounds that need to be covered or anything.  Thanks everyone for any tips or suggestions!

 

 

[BunnyLiz]

Print this and put it in your kit, it can be very helpful http://www.rabbitcare.org/help.htm
And this link is to a past thread with tons of suggestions https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aff/2/aft/15369/afv/topic/Default.aspx

[Beka27]

Most things with rabbits need to be seen by a vet. There are some things you can have on hand in the links Liz posted, but most importantly, have the number to your vet, a back-up vet, and an emergency rabbit vet that is open nights and weekends.

[Sarita]

I agree the vet is the best bet. Do you know what you would be looking for using the otoscope and stethescope? I think it’s neat that you have them – I’d love to have some too but I’m sure I wouldn’t really know what to look for using them unless my vet actually showed me.

[RabbitPam]

Here’s a link to that thread, but Scarlet Rose (former Forum Leader) made an excellent list so I’ve copied it here, too.

I would only add Corn Starch for nail trims if there is minor bleeding from a nick, if you don’t have styptic powder.

binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aff/2…fault.aspx

Scarlet Rose says: 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

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