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URGENT Rabbit in shock following bonding?

TheBee

TheBee

Mama Doe
We have a rabbit that has seemingly gone into shock following bonding. The bond was straight forward, easy - nothing particularly stressful about it. Chased a little, tiny bit of mounting. Otherwise one of the easiest we've ever had, with long periods of ignoring one another. However a couple of hours in we noticed one bun laid down breathing fast, eyes closed. Watched a while and became worried. We gave gut meds as a precaution. Four hours on, he is completely unresponsive. We are loathe to take him to the (Emergency - Not rabbit savvy) vets as we feel that putting him in the car will surely kill him. But what on earth do we do? Hes not eating, moving etc. Eyes are closed, he is completely unresponsive. What do we do? :cry:
 
Really, I would be saying emergency vets. If it is shock then the treatment may be different from if it is something else (or depending on what caused the shock, if that is what it is, the treatment may be different and will depend on the primary cause).

Maybe someone can recommend a rabbit savvy emergency vet in your area?
 
There is no rabbit savvy emergency vets unfortunately, we have a large number of bunny residents and are sadly well-up on vets :( But I think you are right, we're going to have to risk it.
 
That isn't a good position to be in! Is there anyway you could get a vet to come to you? Sending lots of vibes for your bun xx
 
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