Post-trauma Bunny

I currently have a 12-week old female bunny who got banged up pretty bad the other night. She had blood coming out of her nose, was limping hard, and was generally in shock. Naturally, I took her to an animal hospital, where they stabilized her and concluded that there was not permanent damage. She's currently on an anti-inflammatory, but I have notice some subtle changes.
Now when she lies down, it looks like she's panting, but she does not appear uncomfortable or stressed. She always bunches up and forces herself into corners, and her appetite has decreased, but she is eating and pooping.
In summary, what is some advice for post-trauma buns to make sure that they recover fully?

St1256 said:

I currently have a 12-week old female bunny who got banged up pretty bad the other night. She had blood coming out of her nose, was limping hard, and was generally in shock. Naturally, I took her to an animal hospital, where they stabilized her and concluded that there was not permanent damage. She's currently on an anti-inflammatory, but I have notice some subtle changes.
Now when she lies down, it looks like she's panting, but she does not appear uncomfortable or stressed. She always bunches up and forces herself into corners, and her appetite has decreased, but she is eating and pooping.
In summary, what is some advice for post-trauma buns to make sure that they recover fully?

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Poor thing, I'm so sorry!

You say she is on pain relief - can you make sure this is a good dose as some vets use such a tiny dose as to not make a significant difference. So long as she is not injured and need vet help, to recover from shock I find warmth invaluable, and a quiet location. Not too much business around - have you wheat bags or snuggle safe pads and warm blankets for her? Is she indoors or outdoors? You need to keep an eye on her temperature

I personally use homeopathy for shock, and find it the only viable way to bring a bunny round. I have had rabbits brought to me that have been in skirmishes with foxes and totally traumatised, and it is possible to help them recover. Though it can be difficult sometimes.

Good luck and welcome to the Forum :wave:

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! She's an indoor bun, and she has a wood house she like to stay in that I keep stuffed with clean bedding and blankets. The doctor prescribed .1 mls of Meloxicam that she takes orally. It is a small dose, but she only weights .72 of a kilo.

St1256 said:

I currently have a 12-week old female bunny who got banged up pretty bad the other night. She had blood coming out of her nose, was limping hard, and was generally in shock. Naturally, I took her to an animal hospital, where they stabilized her and concluded that there was not permanent damage. She's currently on an anti-inflammatory, but I have notice some subtle changes.
Now when she lies down, it looks like she's panting, but she does not appear uncomfortable or stressed. She always bunches up and forces herself into corners, and her appetite has decreased, but she is eating and pooping.
In summary, what is some advice for post-trauma buns to make sure that they recover fully?

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I'm sorry to hear about your Baby Rabbit's injury. How did it happen ? You mention that she had blood coming from her nose, did she fall face first from a height or run into something like a door/window pane ? I ask as you say that she is now breathing fast. An increased respiratory rate can be caused by a few things. You certainly did the right thing by taking her to a Vet and I am glad the Vet prescribed pain relief. I assume you mean the dose is 0.1mls, not 1ml ?. I also assume the Vet ruled out an injury to her jaw ?

Has her food intake decreased a lot ? Is she still pooing OK ?

I do hope that she will soon be feeling much better. Keeping her warm but not too hot and making sure she continues to eat, drink, poo and wee is important and if you remain concerned I would contact the Vet again.

Keeping her warm

St1256 said:

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! She's an indoor bun, and she has a wood house she like to stay in that I keep stuffed with clean bedding and blankets. The doctor prescribed .1 mls of Meloxicam that she takes orally. It is a small dose, but she only weights .72 of a kilo.

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Ah very glad to hear she is indoors! Poor wee mite, she's tiny

It's a small dose of Meloxicam, but if she still looks like she needs a bit of help, you can always ring the vet surgery and ask them if you can increase the dose to twice daily.

Good luck with her!