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what shall i do? dead rabbit outside house

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rabbityear2011

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Hi everyone.

today i went outside and a dead rabbit is on the grass, i dont know what to do, it does seem like a pet rabbit. i'm in berkshire, taplow, the rabbit is brown color, just wanted to post here see if anyone lost a rabbit in this area?

and what shall i do ? i dont wana leave it there.

sorry if this seems silly. but i have 2 rabbits myself, and its sad to see this :(
 
Does it look like a wild rabbit? Do you have wild rabbits near your house?

Can you see any reasons why it may of died? Any wounds, any signs of myxi (swollen eyes) any blood coming from anywhere?

You need to be careful incase there is anything contagious to your bunnies. Im not sure what you should do with the body :?
 
You could try taking it to the vets to see if it has been reported missing or is chipped. Be careful in cleaning hand and clothes if you have touched it for the safety of your own buns.
 
For now, I would put the bunny in a box, then the box in a black bag. Make sure you wear gloves and throw them away after, remove shoes, go back in the house, touch as little surfaces as you can and those you do touch make a mental note to bleach in a sec, make sure you put all your outer clothes straight on a high-degree wash and wash the soles of your shoes in bleach. Obviously wash your hands. Do not bring the rabbit inside the house. Or go near your rabbits without having decontaminated yourself first.

I think the above measures should be enough, but someone more experienced in this might be along to say more soon/

You're not being silly, this rabbit could have died of anything, possibly contagious. Are your rabbits vaccinated?

Your best bet then is to ring the local vets and ask if anyone has reported a missing rabbit.
 
I agree take it to a vet to check it. They will also be the first port of call I would have thought if someone has lost a bun. You are definitely not being silly! x x
 
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