URGENT: HELP NEEDED

[cirrustwi]

I just got a phone call from a friend whoseneighbor's cat brought home a wild baby bunny. The bunny hasit's eyes open and ears up and lots of fur, but is still apparentlyquite tiny. He has a patch of fur missing where the cat gothim and he is bleeding.

They called a vet who told them to mix Kayro syrup, milk and egg yokeand try to feed it that. I have no idea if that is right ornot. She doesn't have any Nutri-Cal, but does have HerbivoreCritical Care and Pedialyte.

I told her to wash the wound and use a little Neosporin and give him a belly bandage.

I'm not sure what else to tell her to do or if he will make it, but anyhelp would be appreciated. Is there anything she can do forhim if he seems in pain? She's going to take a picture ande-mail it to me and I will post as soon as I can, but she has to takecare of him first. I told her I can come get him tomorrow ifhe is still surviving.

Jen

 

[seniorcats]

Actually that formula mix is a very old one thatis no longer recommended as it causes diarrhea (the sugars in the cow'smilk cause diarrhea).

http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab.html

Check out this link - parts 1 and 2. They give a formula inpart 1 that includes Pedialyte. The article refers topre-mixed rabbit formula. Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer can beused. I was told it must be Esbilac brand - fewer sugars init. Even using pedialyte and water will help withhydration. It's possible the bunny is old enough to eat soyour friend may want to pull some grasses, dandelions, clover from theyard. I would not suggest rabbit pellets or hay.

Esbilac is available at vet's offices, pet stores, etc (maybe WalMart?).

 

[seniorcats]

1 part powdered formula KMR (buy the dry and mixper directions before each feeding) powdered Hartz kitten formula fromWal-Mart) to 3 parts warm water, some add an additional 1 part heavycream.

This is another formula I was given. KMR come in a can and ischeap. WalMart does have, PetSuppliesPlus, etc. Itcomes as a liquid and a powder. I've also seen this formulaused with a mix of Pedialyte (the unflavored kind) and water.

 

[cirrustwi]

Well, from what I've read, I'm thinking that ifhe weren't injured, it would be best to let him go, but since he'shurt, he needs medical attention. I'm going to pick him uptomorrow. I'm trying to get a hold of a rehaber I know, butshe only does birds, I'm hoping she knows someone in the area who doesrabbits.

Jen

 

[cirrustwi]

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