tabithakat64
Mama Doe
I'm putting together a bunny first aid kit, in preparation for next months spaying, what items do I need please? I only have nail clippers, a towel and some bunny grooming items.... none of which are really for first aid :?:?
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Rabbit first aid kit?
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yaretzi
Wise Old Thumper
In mine I have an assortment of syringes that the vets gave me at one time or another; recovery food and an unopened packet of carrot ella's kitchen baby food (for syringe feeding); infacol in case they have gas; any spare medication which is still in date; assorted cotton buds/cotton wool; scissors to cut up cotton wool etc; their weighing scales and a box to weigh them with (although I keep it separate since it's much bigger!); milton to disinfect syringes etc; flannels; towels for burrito-ing. I don't cut N&T's claws as they wear them down enough, but I know that some people who do trim claws at home keep corn starch to pop on the claw if they cut too far and cause a bleed. I also will be keeping whatever saline/F10 is left over from Nena's abscess flushing, to be able to use in the future if she has any very minor scrapes or something that don't need veterinary attention. She's never had anything like that before but I'll keep it just in case!
My first aid kit is reflective of the fact that the only medical treatment my two have needed is emergency treatment and syringe feeding for stasis, and Nena's long term jaw abscess problems. I guess if you have a bunny that has sore hocks etc, you'll need wraps and other assorted paraphernalia to allow you to treat that.
I'd say that unless your bun has any previous problems, only having the basics should be fine. I only had a very basic kit when N&T hadn't had any stasis episodes - it just grows as you find things that might come in handy. I only have recovery food because I bought a big tub due to Nena's illness, and the same with the syringes. I wouldn't go out and buy either if I didn't have any reason for them. The only things I might add to yours is the corn starch or styptic powder for cutting the claws... and then for the spaying, an old towel or two for burrito-ing to give medicine and one little packet of baby food in case you need to syringe feed her for a little while. Mixing the recovery powder with baby food makes it easier to syringe in my experience, but that's always something you can pick up at the time. She's more than likely to not need syringe feeding though, and medicine can be administered without a burrito!
I of course wouldn't administer any medication without consulting a vet, or syringe feed without having my rabbit seen by a vet.
My first aid kit is reflective of the fact that the only medical treatment my two have needed is emergency treatment and syringe feeding for stasis, and Nena's long term jaw abscess problems. I guess if you have a bunny that has sore hocks etc, you'll need wraps and other assorted paraphernalia to allow you to treat that.
I'd say that unless your bun has any previous problems, only having the basics should be fine. I only had a very basic kit when N&T hadn't had any stasis episodes - it just grows as you find things that might come in handy. I only have recovery food because I bought a big tub due to Nena's illness, and the same with the syringes. I wouldn't go out and buy either if I didn't have any reason for them. The only things I might add to yours is the corn starch or styptic powder for cutting the claws... and then for the spaying, an old towel or two for burrito-ing to give medicine and one little packet of baby food in case you need to syringe feed her for a little while. Mixing the recovery powder with baby food makes it easier to syringe in my experience, but that's always something you can pick up at the time. She's more than likely to not need syringe feeding though, and medicine can be administered without a burrito!
I of course wouldn't administer any medication without consulting a vet, or syringe feed without having my rabbit seen by a vet.
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tabithakat64
Mama Doe
Thanks, I already had some items in my human and cat first aid kits, but have ordered most of the things listed on those two threads which I didn't have, bank account is much, much lighter now.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Ooops sorry !! :lol:
