Things You'll Need
- Carrying box
- Prescription medication
- Washcloth
Instructions
Instructions
Take note of all things related to your rabbit's environment and diet. Observe the animal carefully for all symptoms and unusual behaviors. Place your ear to the rabbit's chest and listen for blockages in the respiratory system. Be particularly gentle when handling the rabbit and avoid loud noises or stressful environments.
Take your rabbit to a vet with specific knowledge of rabbit health. Not all vets are trained to treat rabbits, so make sure to find one that is. The vet will probably ask about your rabbit's diet, bedding, excretory habits, etc. Provide plenty of water when transporting it to avoid dehydration.
Follow the vet's instructions closely. Place your rabbit in a dim, quiet area of the house where it will be warm and undisturbed. Monitor the rabbit carefully and report any symptoms or unusual behaviors to the vet.
To care for a runny nose, gently apply a warm washcloth to the rabbit's face once a day. You call also use a small flea comb to remove dried mucous and tears from the facial fur. Suction mucous from the rabbit's nose using a pediatric syringe. Some vets may even recommend a light dose of Benadryl or other pediatric antihistamine.
If an antibiotic is prescribed, make sure to give the rabbit all the doses. Stopping early can result in resistant bacteria and could actually make the rabbit sicker.