Emergency - Is Your Rabbit Sick?

Please also read the ‘Home Emergency Home Care’ file

You can find information here about making a Bunnymergency Kit in the file of the same name, so that you are prepared for emergencies.

“If you have any doubt over whether or not you have an emergency, the safest thing to do is to assume you have and see the vet immediately.”
Recognising Emergencies - RWAF

“Once you notice these subtle signs, there are several simple diagnostic measures you can take to determine whether an emergency trip to your rabbit-experienced veterinarian is warranted:” - Detecting Illness Before it becomes an Emergency - by Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

TAKE THE BUNNY'S TEMPERATURE - It is crucial for every rabbit owner to know how to take a rabbit’s temperature. It is a first step in determining your next course of action when your rabbit is not quite themselves.

This is something every bunny owner should know how to do BEFORE IT IS AN EMERGENCY! Use a flexible digital thermometer and lubrication. Have a plan for warming or cooling the bunny if necessary. If you are in the midst of an emergency, please watch this this how-to video by the GHRS! It shows step by step instructions and includes some must know information -