Yesterday I took my rabbit to the vets for her first check up. (She is 7 months old).
I was really nervous because the last time I went to the vet was to take my dear Harley to be neutered and he didn't wake up.
This was a different vet who came highly recommended, however the trip was a bit of disaster!
Mabel had her VHD jab and I was told she was in very good health, but was a bit mucky around her bottom so the vet advised me on some diet changes and gave her a bit of a comb.
Then she actually CUT her with the comb!! I was dumbstruck!! She had to have emergency glue to seal the wound and a course of antibiotics.
I have spent the evening trying to give her a syringeful of the medicine but she is very distressed and has been sulking all day. Not her usual perky self at all. She even growled and looked like she'd bite me - something she would never have done before.
Does anyone have any advice on dealing with distressed rabbits or adminstering medication? I would greatly appreciate some friendly feedback from people who love their rabbits as much as I do.
Thanks
MissB and Mabel X
I was really nervous because the last time I went to the vet was to take my dear Harley to be neutered and he didn't wake up.
This was a different vet who came highly recommended, however the trip was a bit of disaster!
Mabel had her VHD jab and I was told she was in very good health, but was a bit mucky around her bottom so the vet advised me on some diet changes and gave her a bit of a comb.
Then she actually CUT her with the comb!! I was dumbstruck!! She had to have emergency glue to seal the wound and a course of antibiotics.
I have spent the evening trying to give her a syringeful of the medicine but she is very distressed and has been sulking all day. Not her usual perky self at all. She even growled and looked like she'd bite me - something she would never have done before.
Does anyone have any advice on dealing with distressed rabbits or adminstering medication? I would greatly appreciate some friendly feedback from people who love their rabbits as much as I do.
Thanks
MissB and Mabel X