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The subject of the perfect bunny first aid kit comes up from time to time, so I thought I’d ask peeps to post pictures etc of their bunbun stash. So I guess I’ll start…
Chewie graduated from a first aid box to a first aid drawer in my closet room.
The spray is mineral water spray for cleaning his eyes from a distance (he’s less likely to close them that way).
The Nexcare spray is surgical/liquid bandaid – it’s fab! Beside the eardrops bottle, I’ve got a powerful little LED flashlight that works great for examining inside ears, mouth, and up nose. Yep. Up nose.
In case of dicky tummies, we’ve got yummy things to mix with critical care and/or benebac in our little mixing tray – like pumpkin and sweet potato puree.
We all know that buns can get cold when they feel poorly, so this is a get-wam-and-cozy quick fix.
This is the more serious stuff: baby aspirin and zantac 75 (hidden in the baby aspirin bottle) for short term pain management and GI motility), as well as Metacam and prescription motility solution for longer term treatment. Professional sthetoscope for monitoring lung, heart, and gut sounds. Simethicone beside the vet wrap. A little packet of lubricant beside the rectal thermometer (poor furball!). Sub-Q fluids and IV kit I keep in the fridge and forgot to take out for the photo op.
These are random and used for things like butt baths, relaxation (Rescue Remedy spray), etc.
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Good gracious me Q8 !!
I don’t even have that size first aid kit for me, the cat the dog and the bunny put together ! 
So… I could use ski gloves for the butt baths. Hot water bottle for hypothermia. And I’ve always got a pair of pliers to act as tweezers (for what exactly?). The oven thermometer should do to check températures!There we go….. Sorted !!! LOL
You’ve just paniced the entire BB community who have less than 4 years experience !!!
as bam said, gas drops and feeding syringes are 2 necessary things that you can’t DIY when shops are closed !!
MrBun&Daisy – the only thing with super small syringes is that the hole might be too small for the critcal care or mashed pellets to come out, so it might get stuck. Some people cut the tube bit off which leaves a slightly bigger opening, but be sure to file the cut area off so no sharp bits for bunny’s mouth….
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hahahahahaahaaaa ROFL ! I can imagine !!! And all in little bags !! Do you have a big bag that all the little ones go in ?!
However Miss extremely, almost OCD Organised… I loved your piccies of your baby on your impecable sofa, but I was MOST disappointed..
With what? you may ask…
Well, with the upside down cushion !!Very disappointed indeed… I’ve come to expect more from you…
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LOL Home kit is in little baskets in a little two-drawer cabinet. I’ve got a basic pharmacy in addition to a small trauma kit. Car kit is in a soft case with lots of little compartments; it’s got two fire extinguishers for different types of fires.
Bugout bag is military grade technical backpack so it sort of organizes itself; it includes survival, hunting, and self-defence items in addition to passport and several currencies. The cushion was Chewie’s fault. He really needs to stop rearranging mommy’s small furnishings.
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It’s for the “I live in a Middle Eastern country with an embassy that doesn’t give a hoot about me” scenario. I put it together with the help of a friend who’s former SAS. Had one confiscated by the cops already during a routine pullover.
But this second one has a sling for Chewie so it’s even better. -
Impressive and organised! Puts me to shame lol. My supplies are spread out across the house, Im afraid to say. I started with a kit in my linen closet. But stuff is also in my bathroom vanity, laundry, pantry, freezer and kitchen table.
So I can’t really share photos…
My supplies are also depleted so this tread is a great reminder to me to sort that out.
btw, anyone looking to build a kit, there is an old thread in FAQ section that have some lists, if youd like further inspiration.Or use Search feature to find other old threads.
I have:
Lectade sachet – an oral rehydration formula for animals
Fine grind pellet/hay mix. Out of critical care but have vet 2 minute away where I can buy it.
Fruit puree in the freezer
Infacol – contains simethicone
Loxicom (meloxicam)
Carprofen
Metomide tabs (originally from vet – likely not to use, would get injection from vet instead)
Panacur (originally from vet. don’t know if too old too use)
Ivomec (from vet)
Revolution – one ampule left :/
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Note: Benadryl in not this drug in the UK
Polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine) Was suggested by my vet for sneezy rabbit when didn’t think was bacterial cause.
Betadine-antiseptic liquid (Iodine)
Medipulv-antiseptic powder that containd chlorhexidine
Medihoney wound gel
Sudocreme
Grapefruit seed extract
Bach’s Rescue Remedy
Saline sachets.
Non adherent sterile dressing pad
Regular gauze bandage
Self adhesive bandage
Various size syringes – though not a big feeding one.
Various guage needles
Flexible thermometer
Mineral oil (usually use when scent glands have hard wax – also used as thermometer lubricant)
Small scissors
Hand sanitiser
Gloves
Q-tips
Cotton pads
I use a wheat heat bag & towel plus my lap for warming up a bunny.
I keep dried willow leaves on hand and grab rose petals from the garden when I have a rabbit not wanting to eat. They will sometimes eat those.A lot of things (like the meds) I have left from treating a rabbit for various things. They are not things essential in a 1st aid kit.
The meloxicam was for Gooseman but vet allowed me buy whole bottle knowing I have 5 rabbits. I have given if suspected one of the rabbits in pain on occasion.
Im also lucky to have vet close by and pharmacy around the corner.One thing I still haven’t done is print off useful information to have as hard copy. Like what to do at home for a rabbit that has a gut slow down, for example. I recommend people do that because when you have a sick rabbit, you get stressed! And if like me, things I normally know are not as easy to recall during those times. I also find I will question everything I am trying to do for them.
So a checklist may be useful to use during those time. I normally know how to find the info online but if my internet was down, Id have to rely on my memory or texting friends in the middle of the night. -
I haven’t got mine fully together yet, I’m missing a lot of things but I do have a list and a table with most of the items I want to include, what they’re used for and what sort of dosage etc. That will be kept in the kit as well.
@Jersey, I’ve a few questions for you
It’s easy enough to find First Aid lists for rabbits, but then finding products available in Australia is more challenging Is Lectade an electrolyte solution? I’ve been looking at electrolyte things recently but can’t find any powders that don’t have added colours and flavours. Where did you buy it, from a vet or online? I’m assuming the Sudocrem is mainly for sore hocks or other skin irritation? And last question, the Rescue Remedy I’m assuming is the pet drops, it says 2 to their water. Can you give it directly as a faster solution? Probably not I’m guessing since it has to be watered down. This is mainly used to relieve stress I’m guessing, though I’m sure can be helpful when they’re injured to reduce shock etc. I wonder if a fodder store would stock it, I know I can get the human stuff from the chemist. So many more things I need to get
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Q8 you impress the heck out of me!
I have a few things but I don’t have them collected (and labelled!!!) the way you do. I am now inspired.I have a 10x14x6 inch wooden box that contains:
Simethicone, low dose Aspirin, apple banana CC, feeding syringes, nail clippers, buprenorphine (pain med), trimebutine (gut mobility med- script remainder), Fucidin cream and soon a description list of the items (boyfriends and possibly pet sitters might need a touch of direction)Other items are around my apartment:
Pumpkin purée, styptic pencil, tweezers, microwaveable hot pad, flashlight, polysporinQuestions:
What’s the Zantac for?
Is there some reason I should have duplicates of these household, medic or otherwise, items for bunny’s health kit?
What kind of eye wash products are you using?I live across the street from a pharmacy and within a 10 minute walk from my vet, but bunnies like getting ill on national holidays
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Wow!! Q8 you are one prepared mommy!!
I am glad you brought this up…I have been doing searches on this forum for reference but some of them are old posts and I wasn’t sure if anything has changed over the years as far as what works, what doesn’t and what was originally thought to be safe but was found to be a not so good thing….
I have a first aid kit for Walker that I am very sure of…I have had dogs all my life and have dealt with many of situations so I trust my knowledge there but being a new bunny mom I am not so sure of myself so I have been doing a lot of research….I am in the process of making Sage’s first aid kit. I have a tote in her room that already contains two sizes of feeding syringes, Critical Care, Smithicone drops, small scissors, styptic powder, thermometer, nail trimmers, q-tips, cotton balls, ben a bac, hot water bottle….it is still a work in progress.
Jersey where can I find a print out of “what to do if…”? I have found things online but some contradict others…what would be a reliable source for these types of things?
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Georgie: LOL at the boyfriend directions
Zantac is good as a motility drug in case of national holiday GI stasis.
No reason to have duplicates. I just like anything I might need in a bunny emergency to be in one spot.
For eye wash, clean water (or spray water like I have) or simple hooman saline solution would do just fine.L4B: I am confident Sage is in very capable hands, so her kit will be just as great as Walker’s by the time you’re through with it.
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Vienna: they touch noses through the gate, Walker gives her kisses and Sage will come running to the gate when she hears Walkers tags jingling. They will both nap in the afternoon on either side of the gate. Unfortunately Walker can’t be loose around Sage until he learns to calm down a bit. He is not trying to bite or anything its just that he still has a lot of puppy in him and doesn’t realize how big he is…he wants to play sooooo bad…he does his own version of binkying but I am too afraid that he could accidentally hurt her. For the time being when Sage is out and about Walker is on his leash, they do really well when they are just hanging out sniffing each other or laying near each other but when Sage starts to binky and zoom Walker wants to take off and run with her. One misstep and Sage could be seriously injured. We will get there…just working on praising him when he stays calm and he is getting better.
Bam: thank you for that information. I will look into the others you suggested as well
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Posted By Azerane on 8/26/2016 4:17 AM
I haven’t got mine fully together yet, I’m missing a lot of things but I do have a list and a table with most of the items I want to include, what they’re used for and what sort of dosage etc. That will be kept in the kit as well.@Jersey, I’ve a few questions for you
It’s easy enough to find First Aid lists for rabbits, but then finding products available in Australia is more challenging Is Lectade an electrolyte solution? I’ve been looking at electrolyte things recently but can’t find any powders that don’t have added colours and flavours. Where did you buy it, from a vet or online? I’m assuming the Sudocrem is mainly for sore hocks or other skin irritation? And last question, the Rescue Remedy I’m assuming is the pet drops, it says 2 to their water. Can you give it directly as a faster solution? Probably not I’m guessing since it has to be watered down. This is mainly used to relieve stress I’m guessing, though I’m sure can be helpful when they’re injured to reduce shock etc. I wonder if a fodder store would stock it, I know I can get the human stuff from the chemist. So many more things I need to get
Sorry Im only just getting back to you about this.
Yes, Lectade is electrolye formula. It comes as a 2 part powder. Basically part A is salts, Part B is glucose powder. I only mix up a small portion at a time. The whole sachet would make up 2 litres. A bit much! One sachet was $6-7 too.
I initially got it from a vet clinic, just over the counter. Doesn’t have to be your own vet. You can get it online and some fodder store may stock it also.I did find a brand called Repalyte one time that is “natural flavour”. Its a glucose based powder but then it says on back it contains aspartme
. Why do they do that??!One flavour Ive been okay about buying with rehydration formulas is raspberry, just because it’s thought to be useful in gastro intestinal upsets. For people and animals. Don’t know if myth or not…
There are some simple recipes people can do at home if they don’t have an electrolyte formula on hand but the sachets are easy and have the right balance of different salts and glucose.
Sudocrem is usually in baby aisle of supermarket or chemist. Basically a zinc based nappy rash cream that’s really thick. Benpathen is another. Ive used on irritated hocks and also as barrier cream for an elderly rabbit I was looking after. We gave her a sani-shave and put cream on to prevent urine scald. Good for dry spots on skin or where theres been reaction at an injection site.
Rescue Remedy: My guys get the non pet formula if I use it. It’s just what I have around. I don’t know if it works or not but doesn’t hurt to try. I don’t think the alcohol content is an issue when it’s only a few drops. I put it on inside skin of the ears.
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