📚 Why You Need a Rabbit-Specific First Aid Kit

Rabbits mask illness and require immediate care when emergencies arise. A well-packed first aid kit can save precious time—stabilizing your bunny before a trip to a vet skilled in lagomorph care :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

🚗 Critical Transport Gear

• Small pet carrier: Hard-sided, well‑ventilated, secure for safe transport :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
• Soft towel/blanket: Lined in the carrier to offer comfort and thermal protection :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

💧 Hydration & Feeding Supplies

• Feeding syringe & herbivore formula: Helps prevent GI stasis when rabbits stop eating :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
• Saline eye wash: For cleaning irritants from eyes and nasal passages :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

🩹 Wound Care & Disinfection

• Antiseptic solution: Diluted chlorhexidine for minor cuts—never scrub, just gentle cleaning :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
• Gauze/cotton swabs: For cleaning wounds or applying antiseptic.
• Styptic powder or stick: For bleeding nails—but not for open wounds :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
• Bandage materials: Gauze, tape, and soft wrap for small wounds.

🌡️ Temperature Management

• Battery-operated fan: Essential during heat waves—rabbits over 80 °F are at high risk :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
• Microwavable heat pad: For nighttime or hypothermia situations.
• Cooling items: Ceramic tiles or ice packs wrapped in towels for overheating episodes.

🦷 Emergency Grooming Tools

• Nail clippers: For quick trimming and preventing overgrowth.
• Tweezers & blunt scissors: For removing debris or handling mats safely.

🧤 Hygiene & Barrier Items

• Disposable gloves & hand sanitizer: Maintain hygiene during care :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
• Clean towels & gauze: For drying, padding or cleaning wounds.

📇 Documentation & Contact Info

• Emergency vet contact card: Include night clinics skilled in rabbit care :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
• Medication logs: Track administered fluids, meds, or first aid steps.

🧩 Optional But Helpful Extras

• Rectal thermometer + lubricant (e.g. Vaseline): For taking accurate temperature in emergencies.
• Papaya tablets: Aid GI transit when hairball risk is high.
• Electrolyte or probiotic powders: Support gut health during recovery.

📊 Quick Reference Table

🧠 Vet Tips for 2025

• Review kit contents annually—check expiry dates.
• Practice feeding and thermometer use in calm state to prep for emergencies.
• Balance cooling vs. warming based on climate and observation.
• Train family members on kit use and where it’s stored.
• Create a “grab bag” version for travel or evacuations.

🔚 Final Takeaway

Being prepared with a proper rabbit first aid kit empowers owners to stabilize common emergencies—like wounds, overheating, or GI issues—before reaching a specialized vet. In 2025, preparedness, training, and quick response make a lifesaving difference. 🐇❤️

🌟 Partner Services

• Ask A Vet: Expert remote guidance for first-aid steps, home syringe feeding, and emergency response planning.
• Woopf: Emergency kits with heat pads, cooling packs, syringes, and travel carriers.
• Purrz: Recovery bundles featuring GI support powders, temperature wraps, and hygiene supplies tailored for lagomorphs.