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Where can you get head cones for kittens/small rabbits?
- Thread starter DemiS
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Lib_n_bunny
Wise Old Thumper
Pets at home don't sell them, and if you must have a collar, the soft ones are best cos they can still eat their caecals. However, you can get little tops for chihuahua size dogs that you could put on your bun if that would help - my Beau wore a top when I had a wound on his back he wouldn't stop chewing 
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
Personally I would not put one on a bunny
Why not? Is your vet all booked up or something? I would have to get one of mine in just to put my mind at rest.
buster collars should only be used on bunnies in extreme cases.
Bunnies are unable to eat properly and are unable to reach caecotrophs which is of upmost importance to any bunny.
The only time to put a collar on a bunny is when the pros outweigh the cons i.e. if the rabbit is not eating by itself anyway (and is therefore being syringe fed), you can put a collar on to stop it chewing its drip line - that kinda thing. I would not recommend putting a collar on a bunny that is eating as its a very quick way to an anorexic rabbit.
I would advise you get to a vet asap or can someone else take your rabbit for you? Eye infections can be nasty if left untreated - and you're right, it could be spread to the other eye via grooming
Bunnies are unable to eat properly and are unable to reach caecotrophs which is of upmost importance to any bunny.
The only time to put a collar on a bunny is when the pros outweigh the cons i.e. if the rabbit is not eating by itself anyway (and is therefore being syringe fed), you can put a collar on to stop it chewing its drip line - that kinda thing. I would not recommend putting a collar on a bunny that is eating as its a very quick way to an anorexic rabbit.
I would advise you get to a vet asap or can someone else take your rabbit for you? Eye infections can be nasty if left untreated - and you're right, it could be spread to the other eye via grooming
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
i will never ever use one on a rabbit ever again.
a vet gave peanut one and used bandage through the holes (where a dog would normally have a collar) and peanut managed to get the cone half off his head so the bandage went really tight and i woke up hearing this crashing sound and he was banging his head against the cage struggling to breathe.
i have heard so many nasty stories, the vet wanted to put one of him for his leg surgey and i refused point blank, i think there horrible
a vet gave peanut one and used bandage through the holes (where a dog would normally have a collar) and peanut managed to get the cone half off his head so the bandage went really tight and i woke up hearing this crashing sound and he was banging his head against the cage struggling to breathe.
i have heard so many nasty stories, the vet wanted to put one of him for his leg surgey and i refused point blank, i think there horrible
Starlight
Warren Veteran
i will never ever use one on a rabbit ever again.
a vet gave peanut one and used bandage through the holes (where a dog would normally have a collar) and peanut managed to get the cone half off his head so the bandage went really tight and i woke up hearing this crashing sound and he was banging his head against the cage struggling to breathe.
i have heard so many nasty stories, the vet wanted to put one of him for his leg surgey and i refused point blank, i think there horrible
It is now bad practice for vets to do this with dogs and cats, they HAVE to weave the collar through the holes, so i don't see why it should be any different for buns!
Ted an Petal
Warren Veteran
are you bathing his eyes with warm salt water in the meantime? i would just continue to do this till you see the vet hun.
Ted an Petal
Warren Veteran
yeah thats good, should keep it at bay for you till you get till the vets. poor thing, hope it heals up soon.
