How to build a bunny first aid kit

   Every pet owner wants to keep their animals safe, and keep them healthy. It's a good idea to be aware of common injuries/illnesses that can occur and be prepared to treat them. It's also a good idea to have a bunny first aid/supplies kit to have on hand before anything happens. You never know, it's better to be safe, than be sorry. 

If you rabbit is not eating/drinking/pooping for 8+ hours please take your bunny to see a rabbit savvy veterinarian. This is an emergency. A first aid kit does not replace a Vet, but rather holds you over until you can see a vet. If you are treating something minor, you'll be glad you were prepared. 

What's wrong with my bunny? 

Some common bunny ailments include:

• G.I stasis
• Ear mites
• Fur mites/fleas
• Fatigue/low energy
• Lack of appetite
• Change in poop (amount/size/consistency)
• Runny nose/eyes
• Drooling
• Head tilt
• Poor hygiene

Below are some links explaining these ailments in more detail
Signs your bunny is sick 
 How to tell if your bunny is sick 
 video on how to tell if a bunny is sick

Bunny first aid checklist

• A pet carrier - to transport your bunny to the veterinarian 
• Small syringes - to administer critical care, water, or medications (most pharmacies can provide these for free)
•   Oxbow critical care - Used as a meal replacement/recovery food for bunnies who won't eat  or are recovering from surgery (found at your rabbit savvy vets and online)
• Injury kit (cotton pads, gauze, adherent wraps, qtips)
• thermometer- The body temp of a bunny can vary based on the time of day or just that bunny themselves. Because of this, you might want to write down your bunny's temp on a normal day. That being said, a 'normal' range for a rabbits body temp is between 100.5 and 103.5 degrees fahrenheit. 
• Vaseline - to use as a lubricant for the thermometer. Yes, to take a bunny's temp it needs to be inserted in their bum. You will want to have a seperate thermometer for this, 
• Baby gas drops (simethicone or mylicon) can be given orally. I give my bunnies 1cc (ml) every hour for the first three hours, and then I spread out doses by 6 hours. This will help prevent early symptoms of G.I stasis which can be lethal. It also helps with gas and other gut disturbances. 
• Any previous prescriptions. When you get your bunny fixed you will be given pain medications/anti inflammatories . 
• Heating pad
• ice pack