Diapering a bunny

[Ajpp50]

I need some help diapering a bunny. I initally bought size newborn for my bun Popper who weighs 3.60 lbs those appear to be way too small. Then I bought size 1 that still appear to be too small. The diaper is on one side of the room and Popper is on the other. I need diapering tips and I also need some tips on the best place to get some wheels from him. He’s doing fine getting around by pushing himself but I think it would be better to get him some wheels. Thanks for the help.

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

Ahhh I would sooo recommend a mailing group called Disabled Rabbits, I joined for my two special guys, and their are tons of knowledgable members on there with info on incontinent rabbits/diapers and rabbit wheel chairs. It’d be a great resource for you!

Here’s the groups info : http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/disabledrabbits/

If you don’t want to join, I can ask your question for you! Just let me know!

[Ajpp50]

I’m so glad you said that because I did join and forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder

[Scarlet_Rose]

Here is some info on disabled rabbits:

This one is specific to only diapering;

http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/diapers.html

These are diapering and other issues:

http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/disabled.html

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/1/critically-ill.html

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-2/disabled.html

I hope this helps too!

 

[MooBunnay]

That information is great! I read the first article – I thought it was so sweet when she was talking about waiting for her bunny to get the cecals out of the diaper (OK, sweet and a little gross at the same time!)

[Ajpp50]

I tried doing the feed him the cecals and he looked at me like I was crazy and was having none of it.

[RabbitPam]

http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/the_special_world_of_special_needs

http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/bunny_cart_tips

I found this site, Cats and Rabbits and More, to be helpful as well. Also has great stuff for bunnies in general.

I never used a cart or diaper, but when Spockie was incontinent, I put special carpet that’s made for incontinent pets into his house and around the floors. They just wash right out in the washer/dryer, and I had several so rotated them frequently as needed.

Finding their site now:

http://www.palacepet.com/

Nice people-told me about a sale on the large size that I was able to cut down with a matte knife or scissors.

[bunnytowne]

Awe that is  so sweet you are caring for a special needs bunny.  I have no special needs buns at this time so I dont’ know a lot about it.

I am glad there are groups aimed at this type situation.  I wish you and your special bunnies the best. for the bunny

[skunklionshow]

I just wanted to ditto bunnytowne….thankfully all my beasts are fine and not disabled.  I just wanted to wish you the best for your little guy.

[BinkyBunny]

Wishing you the best and keep us updated on what ends up working for you as that will help us learn too.

I went searching for wheelkart resources, and I found this wonderfully sweet and inspiring story about a disabled bunny with a kart.  Lots of spunk and even back leg movement started happening.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AcQCWZAsPM

You could also check to see if their is a nearby chapter of the the House Rabbit Society and see if they can help locate wheels.

UPDATE:  I found this link:

http://www.doggon.com/products.html  (even though, from the title, it seem like it’s for dogs only., they actually have wheelkarts for other animals, including ones especially for rabbits!)

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