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Emergency: Cat attacked my rabbit

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Clutch the rabbit

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My rabbit is bleeding from his foot because my dad let him out earlier and was not bothered to put him back in.
Long story short my 7 month old lion head x rabbit is bleeding from his foot (Not severe anymore)

This is totally my fault but it looks like the bleeding will stop any advice?
 
Take him to a vet right now. Cat bites and scratches are often infected so the bleeding isn't your main problem, though he might need stitches if it's was as bad as you suggest.
 
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Clutch the rabbit said:
My rabbit is bleeding from his foot because my dad let him out earlier and was not bothered to put him back in.
Long story short my 7 month old lion head x rabbit is bleeding from his foot (Not severe anymore)

This is totally my fault but it looks like the bleeding will stop any advice?
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If he has sustained a bite from a Cat then he does need to be seen by a Vet. As HB says, cat bites can become very nasty very quickly, the bite may not look to be more than a tiny hole in the skin. But the bacteria on the cat's teeth will have gone deep into the foot and an abscess would be almost inevitable. The wound certainly needs flushing out with a sterile saline solution or dilute antiseptic solution and a course of systemic antibiotics are also likely to be necessary.

The sooner you consult a Vet the better in order to minimise the risk of more serious problems developing. Good luck x
 
Clutch the rabbit said:
My rabbit is bleeding from his foot because my dad let him out earlier and was not bothered to put him back in.
Long story short my 7 month old lion head x rabbit is bleeding from his foot (Not severe anymore)

This is totally my fault but it looks like the bleeding will stop any advice?
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Hi there and welcome to the Forum :wave:

As Happybun says, a vet's visit is what's needed.

A vet may judge that antibiotics are needed to prevent infection. I know vet's visits can be expensive, but think how much worse it might be if the wound became infected, or developed an abscess.

Much better to head it off sooner rather than later.

Good luck xx
 
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