Recovery Food

Alicia

Mama Doe

• Aug 23, 2011

• #1

I'm trying to make a first aid kit type thing for the rabbits, I've already got a mini one for the guinea-pigs which includes a mite shampoo, a fly-strike spray, tweezers, guinea-pig brushes (not really first aid but they're in there) and kitchen roll.
I was going to buy some recovery food for the rabbits, is it a good idea to get some just in case? Or should I not? Also, I've seen a few for sale which type should I get?

 

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Amy104

Warren Veteran

• Aug 23, 2011

• #2

I have some in my first aid kit. You should note though that you should never administer it unless you are 100% sure that the bunny hasn't stopped eating because of an obstruction in the bowel as you can do more harm than good. I never use it unless I've spoken to my vet first.

 

Boudicca

Warren Veteran

• Aug 23, 2011

• #3

And once bunny is checked and cleared of potential blockage you will need a large syringe ie one that has a large opening such as a 60ml syringe (I bought one from my vet) because the smaller ones clog up when trying to syringe feed also a packet of baby food such as Ellas kitchen (spinach) to mix with the recovery food to make it an easy consistency to go through the syringe!

 

FudgeTort

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 23, 2011

• #4

I had some spare in my medicine box from when Molly was unwell, but be aware it does go out of date fairly quickly.

 

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Mischief and Tinker's Mum

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 23, 2011

• #5

Yeah it's probaly worth getting some. It's a really good idea having a first aid kit for them, think i'll do one too! Having towels, blankets and a snugglesafe heatpad could be good things to put in too?

 

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bunny babe

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 23, 2011

• #6

Critical care is excellent and once opened has a shelf life of 6 months (within bb date of course). I have the fine blend one and can be syringed in a 5ml syringe easily (but mine does tend to eat off the spoon with this one).

 

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Lucy1666

Mama Doe

• Aug 23, 2011

• #7

good idea i might do one but i might do a money management thing first