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Rabbit shaking after lawn mower!

J

jodievaughan

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Long story short, I told my dad to let me know when he wants to mow the lawn so I can bring the rabbits inside as the loud noise can scare them. He ignored this and just went out and mowed the lawn very nearby to the rabbit's pen, and I came out to find one of them shaking quite hard. He is laying down in the hutch shaking now looking worn out and it's been over an hour since the lawn mower was running. I'm very worried and it doesn't help that it's a hot day.

I'm waiting for a tub of water to freeze so I can put it in there to try and cool him down. I've provided fresh hay and fresh cold water as well but he didn't seem interested. What else can I do to help him? I only got these rabbits about 2 months ago so I've never experienced an issue like this before. EDIT - he is much too shy to be touched so I don't have the option of wetting his ears!
 
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Sorry I'll edit the original post, I should've mentioned he's shy and won't let anyone touch him so I wouldn't be able to dampen his ears as it'd stress him out even more.
 
I pour water on a pillow case and put near my buns. Once it’s sort-of-dry but still a bit damp, they’ll lie on it x
 
I wouldn't put anything freezing in there unless it's an ice-pod etc. The shock might be too much. He should calm down gradually so keep quiet around him. Will he eat a piece of wet ?
 
Is he in his run or has he retreated to the hutch? I would just try to provide shade (you can angle a garden parasol) and let him calm down.
 
is he eating or moving? if not I would suggest the vet ASAP as it could be stress induced stasis, or stasis due to the warmth. if it is stasis, gut stimulants and possibly metacam will be provided.

I would always suggest in these warmer months (july, august & start of september) that people should always have either the hard ice pods, or frozen water bottles stocked up in their freezer :thumb: I have 6 right now on rotation so they have something cool to lie against. freezing cold water/water from the fridge/icey treats/ice should never be given to them. it can cause stasis and actually makes them hotter.
 
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