The first thing you must remember is to stay calm!!! Of course that is much easier said then done. When faced with a situation that is scary you need to breath deeply and focus on the issue. Your family should also be trained to know what to do. As should you bunny sitter.
REMEMBER:
To help bunny stay calm you must stay calm. Always have an First Aid Kit (more on that later).
Contact your vet ASAP!!! Only help bunny with her injury. Don't try to take a severe situation into your own hands.
BLEEDING:
A cut in bunny can be scary. It may be hard to keep infection away from bunny which is why you should see your vet afterward. Rabbit Proof your home to prevent it and don't let bunny near any sharp/heavy objects. Check bunny VERY CAREFULLY to see how deep the wound is and how much blood there is. In any cut always apply direct pressure. Use a damp cloth and hold against bunny. Call your vet and take bunny there depending on the severity of the cut. A cut from a torn nail (due to long nails) is VERY common. Keep bunnies cage floor and litter box clean. Bunny can lick her cut if she wants.
LIMPING:
Limping can be from a cut foot or broken leg. Bunny should never be on high places that he may jump off of. If bunny is limping from a minor cut make sure that her cut is not infected. If it is a major cut then take bunny to the vet. If bunny cannot stand and/or has a funny lump sticking out (which could be a bone) then take her to the vet.
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