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Wounded wild baby - *graphic image*

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Hi all,
A neighborhood cat got a wild baby bunny, fortunately we were able to scoop it up before she killed it but he/she is very wounded. The baby has been skinned in a few spots but does not have any deep puncture or "open" wounds. I cleaned the wounds and put Betadine on the spots. Is there an ointment that would be best to put on the wounds from this point on?
Thanks!
 
I dont know if it will help but I use this stuff to treat wounds... I use it on myself, my kids, and my bunnies and it works great and is hurt free.... it is made of aloe vera juice, hydrogen peroxide, and Irish moss https://bedsoresolutions.com/ it is for treating large open wounds. But you can also find the individual items at local stores, hydrogen peroxide at local pharmacies. Aloe vera juice, and concentrated irish moss oil drops at local health and herbal supplement stores.... mix it one cup of hydrgen peroxide, one cup of aloe vera juice, and five drops of irish moss *comes in little dropper bottle* mix that all in a spray bottle, and spritz on the wound a couple times a day...works great.
 
You need to get the bunny to a vet asap. All local vets have emergency cover, so phone them and listen to the answerphone message for details.
 
Please please do NOT put hydrogen peroxide on the wounds !! :shock:

The poor kit is likely to die of shock :cry:

You need to get him/her to a Vet and if the injuries are as severe as they sound from your description then euthanasia is likely to be the most humane course of action.
 
Is there any news about the poor kit ?


For anyone reading this thread the following graphic image shows what can happen when someone thinks it is a good idea to use a 'home made' treatment containing hyrdogen peroxide on a wounded Rabbit

Chemical burns :cry:

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PLEASE ALWAYS CONSULT A QUALIFIED VETERINARY SURGEON BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TREAT A BADLY INJURED RABBIT
 
Yes by all means consult a vet. But in some places, practices refuse to see wild animals due to the risk of highly infectious diseases carried by unvaccinated and uncontrolled wild animals. And so most times you must do something at home. Hydrogen peroxide CAN safely be used on rabbits for wound care and cleaning. I have seen it in use when I worked as a veterinary technician, my own vet recommends it for wound care, and this link where the question of hydrogen peroxide safety is asked http://www.binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/9927/Default.aspx they also say it is safe and recommended by a vet. Most Hydrogen peroxide solutions sold at pharmacies are diluted down to only 3%.... You can have problems if it not diluted, but what I suggested further dilutes the product. Aloe vera is a well recognized treatment for wounds and burns *it is in the majority of after sun burn gels and products to treat skin irritation* and irish moss is an herbal supplement, once again recommended to be diluted, that is known for treating irritation and for keeping bacteria out of wound sites for better healing.
 
quarterbunny said:
Yes by all means consult a vet. But in some places, practices refuse to see wild animals due to the risk of highly infectious diseases carried by unvaccinated and uncontrolled wild animals. And so most times you must do something at home. Hydrogen peroxide CAN safely be used on rabbits for wound care and cleaning. I have seen it in use when I worked as a veterinary technician, my own vet recommends it for wound care, and this link where the question of hydrogen peroxide safety is asked http://www.binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/9927/Default.aspx they also say it is safe and recommended by a vet. Most Hydrogen peroxide solutions sold at pharmacies are diluted down to only 3%.... You can have problems if it not diluted, but what I suggested further dilutes the product. Aloe vera is a well recognized treatment for wounds and burns *it is in the majority of after sun burn gels and products to treat skin irritation* and irish moss is an herbal supplement, once again recommended to be diluted, that is known for treating irritation and for keeping bacteria out of wound sites for better healing.
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My practice would NEVER turn away a wild rabbit. They have a separate room with separate towels etc and clear procedures in place to prevent cross-contamination and cross-infection for wild animals.

Please listen to Jane and do NOT put hydrogen peroxide on the baby bunny. If you were sick, injured and had wounds you'd want to go to the hospital too- please take the kit to the vet. You can just drop it off at some places, if you don't want to be in charge of it/ its bills. :thumb:
 
No vet will turn away a wild animal, you can drop the animal at the vets they will do their best to treat it (or if needed euthanise it) and then will pass it on to a wild life rescue. The kit will be in a lot of pain, if he is still alive this morning please take him to your nearest vet instead of trying to treat it at home I know you're trying to be kind but it is likely the rabbit is suffering
 
A vet will treat, just call in advance. Failing that try a PDSA or RSPCA branch too. Good luck. I hope the kit is put out of it's misery either with healing or with pts. I also echo what has been said about Hydrogen peroxide. It will cause a terrible and painful death for the kit and be very distressing to see for you :( If in doubt always visit a vet, they are specialists and we are not.
 
Hi, how is the baby? Where are you based I'm just wondering if we can recommend a good animal sanctuary for it to go to. I am near Manchester and know a really good wildlife sanctuary in this area that will do all they can for the bunny and give it the best chance.
 
As Jane says never use hydrogen peroxide on wounds it can actually kill the skin tissue and make healing the wounds much harder and more painful even if the hydrogen peroxide is diluted its not to he used in rabbits as they have such delicate skin
 
You don't specify which country you are in. In the UK vets will generally see wild animals (no charge), otherwise if you check the phone book there is quite a good network of wildlife centres that can help.

If your in the US, that may be different. I'd suggest calling local vets and checking the phone book, see if there are some experts that can help.
 
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