Eventually, you know you’ll need one. Prepare now so that you’ve got a first-aid kit on hand when a medical emergency arises. It should be a part of your overall emergency plan.
- Vet contact information. Don’t have a vet yet? Find a vet before you really need one.
- Emergency nutrients: Oxbow Critical Care or Sherwood Recovery Food
- Baby gas drops (simethicone) in case of GI issues.
- A triple-antibiotic (such as Neosporin) without pain relief for minor cuts
- Saline solution to irrigate eyes or a wound.
- Thermometer.
Be sure to know how to take your rabbit’s temp (video) - Bunny-safe heating pad in case of GI issues.
- Disinfectant solution (1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide + 5 cups water in a spray bottle)
- Nail clippers
- Styptic powder (or corn starch in a pinch)
- Bunny-safe brush and comb
- Gauze pads
- Q-tips
- Eyedropper (in case of eye irritation)
- Syringes (for measuring)
- Towels
- Gloves
- A container with a lid to hold everything
