Our new dog collapsed Muffin’s cage this morning, and her heavy glass water bottle came down on her head. There is a lump right over her ear, and her eye is all red. I think she had a concussion. She didn’t move for thirty minutes breathing heavily. She’s making small movements now but she is very disoriented. No head tilt so far. She drank a small bit of water when we held it up to her. What can I do for her?
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My bunny has a serious head injury!!!
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
You need to contact your Vet immediately. Although I can only speak for the UK Vets, most have drastically changed how they are carrying out consultations as a result of Covid 19. But they WILL see emergencies, you may need to hand Bunny over to the Vet out side of the Surgery after explaining what has happened. Please do not delay contacting your Vet, at the very least your Rabbit needs pain relief.
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Thanks for the reply! I did earlier, but Muffin has a serious heart murmur which puts her at risk user stress even when she’s healthy. My vet said the combined stress may kill her if I were to take her in. Plus they’re not doing house visits due to COVID. The vet won’t prescribe pain meds without seeing her, and I don’t know how to help my baby! I would be so grateful for any more suggestions.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Your Vet is legally obliged to provide pain relief. In this current unprecedented climate (Covid 19) IMO that should be possible without seeing your Rabbit. It is something I would insist on. There is nothing you can do other than to keep your Rabbit warm and try to encourage her to eat and drink. If she is still very 'dazed' dont attempt to syringe feed her as she may aspirate the feed (choke on it).
Liz47
Wise Old Thumper
I agree with this. I work for a vets so have been reading all the latest guidance from the RCVS and BVA, and vets legally must provide emergency care, first aid, pain relief. Given the current circumstances they can prescribe this without seeing the patient. Even with a heart murmur, your rabbit needs to either see a vet or get emergency medication. I can't imagine any reputable vets not doing this for you.
That’s amazing to know! I will call a few other vets to see if they will provide pain meds. Muffin is doing a bit better now! Still not wanting to move much, but nibbling on some lettuce and hay we put next to her, drinking water, and grooming a bit. I’m starting to think she was acting dazed earlier more from shock than actual damage.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
would still ask vet for pain and anti-inflammatory meds. Glad she is less dazed. Bunnies hide their pain and lump on head and eye need time to heal.
