Totally OT: Need HELP With Baby Bunnies

[Raellus]

Folks here seem to know a lot about almost everything.

I just found a pair of infant desert cottontails that my dogs dug out of their burrow. One's got at least a broken leg and is just barely hanging on. The other appears unhurt. There was no sign of their mother. They're really new- they haven't even openned their eyes yet. We also found four brothers and sisters that didn't make it.

Anyone have any experience rescuing infant mammals before? I don't have high hopes of saving them but I'd like to try at least.

[pmulcahy11b]

Here in San Antonio, we have an organization called Animal Wildlife Rescue that deals with that sort of thing. Caring for these little guys is beyond the abilities of even a good normal veterinarian. This is the kind of place you need to find. Immediately, if possible; I know it's late. At the least, get them to a veterinarian -- many know of such an organization to hand them off to, and can give them emergency care in the meantime. Most cities also have animal emergency clinics these days, and they may be willing to do the same thing without charging you. But do it now.

[Webstral]

What Paul said. My rabbits were adults when they came to me.

Webstral

[Cdnwolf]

Chop up some onions and carrots, peel some potatoes and bring a pot of water to boil.


OHHH not that type of help!!

[copeab]

Originally Posted by Cdnwolf

Chop up some onions and carrots, peel some potatoes and bring a pot of water to boil.


OHHH not that type of help!!

Our miniature dachshund would love to meet the rabbits. Assuming the alligators don't get to him first.

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by copeab

Our miniature dachshund would love to meet the rabbits. Assuming the alligators don't get to him first.

I've never understood the idea of miniature dachshunds. Daschsies are already so small!

How are the rabbits, Raellus?