honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
I'm putting this here for more people to see..
I'm always slightly worried when a member announces they have taken some rabbits in who appear unwell.
Obviously this is great to help some buns at risk but rarely is quarantine mentioned:?
If anyone is trying to help rabbits who have come from an unknown place you MUST remember they could be carrying a whole host of diseases..even if they appear well to start with.
Any new bun must be kept well away from your resident ones, you must handle the new one last and then disinfect your hands with a product such as Hibiscrub, and change your clothes.
Do not allow new bun to run or sit anywhere your own do and they should be kept in a seperate room if indoors. If outdoors well away from any other hutches.
Seperate cleaning equipment must be used..such as a different brush and pan.
If you have used one of your own carriers to collect bun and take to vet..it must be thoroughly disinfected before you use it for one of your own rabbits. Same applies if you are helping with a bunny run.
It is a good idea to get some latex gloves and wear those when cleaning the new bun/s and when handling them...you will still need to disinfect your hands to be sure you are not carrying any bugs.
Diseases such as EC , pasteurella and mxyi can, sadly, be easily passed on .
It is also recommended that you take the new rabbits to a good vet ASAP for a check and to start vacs and/or any medical treatment they may need.
If you know you do not have the finances to pay a large vet bill then do not try to take on an ill bun..you will end up in financial and emotional trouble
This is not knocking anyone who has helped a bun in need..well done to all who wish to help....but the hygiene rules above are so rarely mentioned I thought it would be a good idea to re post them
I'm always slightly worried when a member announces they have taken some rabbits in who appear unwell.
Obviously this is great to help some buns at risk but rarely is quarantine mentioned:?
If anyone is trying to help rabbits who have come from an unknown place you MUST remember they could be carrying a whole host of diseases..even if they appear well to start with.
Any new bun must be kept well away from your resident ones, you must handle the new one last and then disinfect your hands with a product such as Hibiscrub, and change your clothes.
Do not allow new bun to run or sit anywhere your own do and they should be kept in a seperate room if indoors. If outdoors well away from any other hutches.
Seperate cleaning equipment must be used..such as a different brush and pan.
If you have used one of your own carriers to collect bun and take to vet..it must be thoroughly disinfected before you use it for one of your own rabbits. Same applies if you are helping with a bunny run.
It is a good idea to get some latex gloves and wear those when cleaning the new bun/s and when handling them...you will still need to disinfect your hands to be sure you are not carrying any bugs.
Diseases such as EC , pasteurella and mxyi can, sadly, be easily passed on .
It is also recommended that you take the new rabbits to a good vet ASAP for a check and to start vacs and/or any medical treatment they may need.
If you know you do not have the finances to pay a large vet bill then do not try to take on an ill bun..you will end up in financial and emotional trouble
This is not knocking anyone who has helped a bun in need..well done to all who wish to help....but the hygiene rules above are so rarely mentioned I thought it would be a good idea to re post them
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