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Rabbit Health

Alicia

Alicia

Mama Doe
Do you keep anything as a sort of rabbit first aid kit? I'd like to have a few things in case my rabbits become ill. Of course I'd take them to the vet if they became ill but I mean for more minor things that could be treated at home what sort of things would I need? For my guinea-pigs I have a mite shampoo, a mite cream, and tweezers, is this similar to what I'd need for rabbits?
 
infacol, metacam , metachlopramide, otoscope,stethoscope,nail clippers ,eye gel, fusithalmic,probiotics, fibreplex,science recovery....
will go and check the drawer for what i cant remember:oops:
katalax, styptic powder,hibiscrub,syringes of different sizes,baby food,daktarin...
 
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I'd say keep it simple: unless you know what you're doing, then - as you say - you'd be guided by the vet who give you any medicines you need. I think of it as more 'stuff to have' then in a stressful situation you havent got to worry about getting it in.

My list:
* probiotics (to keep tummy healthy as possible when poorly and/or having antibiotics)
* baby wipes (cleaning fur)
* Critical Care fine grind (I cant get the usual Science Recovery/Critical Care that the vet gives me through a syringe to feed)
* heat pad (snugglesafe or similar)
* sudacrem (soothing any sore skin if fur comes away).

I do have various other bits'n'pieces accumulated over the past 4 years of course!
 
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