Found a domesticated rabbit on the road, can't stand. What now?

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm so sorry to hear about this poor bunny. The outcome of this little guy seems very poor, and even if she had surgery, her recovery would be difficult and prognosis guarded. Have you looked into the local wildlife authorities, or animal shelters? They would be able to take in the bunny and have her put to sleep. As difficult as it is to make this decision, putting her down would be in her best interest to alleviate her pain and suffering under the circumstances. Thank you for caring and I hope this bunny gets placed in the right hands soon.

It sounds as if this bunny has a very serious injury and is in critical condition. I would recommend taking it to a veterinarian as soon as possible so it can get appropriate treatment. This does not sound like an injury you can treat at home. Even if you are not able to afford its care I’m sure any vet’s office would be willing to see if they can help it if you are willing to relinquish it. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This kind of fracture in wildlife most likely is not be treatable. Nugget will have to have the leg amputated in the best case scenario. Please, take her to your local vets right away as this is an emergency.

I'm not sure why you can't get Bunbun to a vet, but this is a medical emergency if he broke his back. He has to see a vet now, this cannot be treated at home. Please find a way to take him into a vet immediately.

It is very hard to give much advice without seeing the injuries he sustained. It sounds like you did a good job but wild rabbits do not do well in captivity. If there is a wildlife rescue group near you it would be best to take him there so they can give him any medical attention he needs and then release him. If that is not possible, then just continue to do the best you can. As soon as he has strength to be released it is best to do so as soon as possible.

I recommend contacting a wildlife rescue that can take the rabbit, make sure it is healthy, and return it to the wild. Type in "wildlife rescue" into the search bar with your zip code and they will be able to provide you with the next steps. Good luck!

You will need to take the baby bunny to a vet for splinting. Since the bunny is so young, it will probably heal with a splint if the fracture is not too complicated. Best leave all those babies alone, do not let your brother or anyone touch them. Sometimes the bunny mother will eat the babies if there is too much disturbance and stress.