Saturday, April 5, 2014

First Aid: Minor/Severe Bleeding

Eek. Such a scary thought I know. My bunny has cut herself before. Not severely.
Since I'm sure you hope that you can know how to care bunny for bunny, let us take a look at first aid.

Prevention:
Make sure that there are no sharp objects in the grass, or bunny's cage. When clipping her nails be careful not to cut too close to her blood vessels. Bunny skin is very delicate. If she cuts herself it can go from 1 to 10 in minutes. You have to treat her very quickly or get vet care.

A note for you:
I know this is hard in the moment but have to stay calm. This will keep bunny calm. When you are calm you can think clearly. 

MINOR BLEEDING should be taken care of ASAP to prevent infection and/or worse bleeding.
Apply a damp cloth to the cut using gentle pressure. Clean the wound daily with warm water. Sometimes you may have to wrap it with a small ace bandage if the cut is on her leg. It is wise to seek medical attention.

SEVERE BLEEDING is an emergency. Call your vet and go to them at once. Take a bigger towel/cloth and apply direct pressure to the wound. Put an ace bandage over the wound and then appy a towel for pressure. STAY CALM AND IT'LL HELP BUNNY STAY CLAM. 

Note to parents: If something very bad happens (such as a loss of limb or eye etc.) then you need to do the samething that you'd do in the event of severe bleeding. Apply a large towel and pressure. Call the vet.