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OMG !! Bloody dog just got hold of my bun :(

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LynM

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My poor bunny has just been got by a dog.

Called the vet but can't take him along until 9pm.typical vet thats on call is the large animal vet. last time i seen him he was not very rabbit savvy !!There are no wounds , but he is in shock. Is there anything i can do for him till i get him to the vet ?
he is on a duvet with hotwater bottle underneath at the moment.
 
LynM said:
My poor bunny has just been got by a dog.

Called the vet but can't take him along until 9pm.typical vet thats on call is the large animal vet. last time i seen him he was not very rabbit savvy !!There are no wounds , but he is in shock. Is there anything i can do for him till i get him to the vet ?
he is on a duvet with hotwater bottle underneath at the moment.
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Put him somewhere dark, a pet carrier with the front covered over, or similar.

Poor Bunny :cry:
 
Keep him warm I think. I cant offer much help. Is there not a different vets that can see you sooner?
 
Hope your bun will be OK.

Keep him warm, and in a quiet, secure, dark place until you can get him seen.

Good luck!
 
Oh no! :cry: Keep him warm and quiet. Pop a blanket partially over his carier so it's dark. If you have a good relationship with him sit beside him and talk to him. Make sure he has a little bowl of water in there too.

Do you have other rabbits? Are they secure? Whose dog was it?
 
Hoppit! said:
Oh no! :cry: Keep him warm and quiet. Pop a blanket partially over his carier so it's dark. If you have a good relationship with him sit beside him and talk to him. Make sure he has a little bowl of water in there too.

Do you have other rabbits? Are they secure? Whose dog was it?
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Trevor is my only rabbit. He came to me from a lady i know that has horses. She was just going to let him go in the woods near the stables:shock:.
I thought he was secure but obviously not secure enough. He lives outside in an 8 x 6 Garden shed. I had done evening rounds and gave him more hay. Then came back in the house to tidy up when i heard screaming. I ran out the door to see the Sheperds working collie dragging Trev by the bum up the garden.

Vet has said there is not much we can do apart from what i have done already. If he survives the night he has to go into the surgery tomorrow. :(

My stomach is in knots and i feel sick. I am so stupid and will never forgive myself :cry:
 
LynM said:
Trevor is my only rabbit. He came to me from a lady i know that has horses. She was just going to let him go in the woods near the stables:shock:.
I thought he was secure but obviously not secure enough. He lives outside in an 8 x 6 Garden shed. I had done evening rounds and gave him more hay. Then came back in the house to tidy up when i heard screaming. I ran out the door to see the Sheperds working collie dragging Trev by the bum up the garden.

Vet has said there is not much we can do apart from what i have done already. If he survives the night he has to go into the surgery tomorrow. :(

My stomach is in knots and i feel sick. I am so stupid and will never forgive myself :cry:
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Please dont blame yourself, accidents happen:cry: I hope Trevor is okay and the surgery goes well tomorrow:wave:
 
So sorry. :(
Accidents happen. I hope he makes it through the night. Keep him warm and dark. Offer him his favourite foods.
What is the surgery for tomorrow? :(
 
Do you mean surgery as in the procedure - or surgery as in the place?

I hope he is okay - poor bun.

Don't blame yourself - it's not your fault x
 
Yes he has been seen by the vet. If he makes it through the night he will go back for a more indepth check up tomorrow. The vet did not want to cause anymore upset to him. He said rabbits are very difficult to treat for shock. Much easier in bigger animals when a drip can be used. He also aid if he tried to do anything to him tonight it may just push him over the edge.

Trevor is being kept warm, dark and quite. Vet said i must resisit the urge to check on him every 5 mins. Which i am finding difficult.
 
LynM said:
Yes he has been seen by the vet. If he makes it through the night he will go back for a more indepth check up tomorrow. The vet did not want to cause anymore upset to him. He said rabbits are very difficult to treat for shock. Much easier in bigger animals when a drip can be used. He also aid if he tried to do anything to him tonight it may just push him over the edge.

Trevor is being kept warm, dark and quite. Vet said i must resisit the urge to check on him every 5 mins. Which i am finding difficult.
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It sounds like you have a good vet. Sending loads of vibes.
 
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