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What essential items should I include in my rabbit's first aid kit?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed
What are the stuff I need for a complete Rabbit first Aid kit?
2 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 11th, 2018
Write the phone number of your veterinarian in big numbers onto the box in which you keep the first aid items. A number of an out of hours emergency clinic would also be handy.
non latex gloves to prevent spreading germs between you and your rabbit
gauze pads, cotton balls tweezers and q-tips for wound care
wraps, bandages and scissors
an antibacterial spray
do not use any antibiotic ointments unless advised by a vet, as the rabbit could lick it off and damage its intestinal flora making it very sick
nail clippers and styptic powder (for regularly clipping its nails and stopping any bleeding in case a nail starts to bleed
10 cc/ml Oral Syringes for feeding and rinsing wounds
baby food ( veggies)
0.9%saline available at a pharmacy for rinsing wounds
Papaya Tablets helps hairballs to move along the gastrointestinal tract – give a tablet or two once a week to keep hairballs from forming
heating pads and a towel for warming up your rabbit, if it appears to be lethargic and very cold
A digital rectal thermometer to take its temperature (in the rectum) and some vaseline to lubricate it. (normal temperature is close to 103.5F)
This should prepare you for any emergency.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpfulRelated Answers from Veterinarians
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on May 9th, 2018
Here is a list of items that are useful for initial care for your rabbit, treating minor injuries and ailments. These items will not replace the care of a qualified veterinarian. If your rabbit has a large open wound or has not pooped or eaten in 12-24 hours it should be seen by a vet immediately. Also blue or pale gums, labored open mouth breathing, losing consciousness, excessive diarrhea, and/or seizures or if you know your rabbit has eaten something poisonous warrant an immediated vet visit.
Write the phone number of your veterinarian in big numbers onto the box in which you keep the first aid items. A number of an out of hours emergency clinic would also be handy.
non latex gloves to prevent spreading germs between you and your rabbit
gauze pads, cotton balls tweezers and q-tips for wound care
wraps, bandages and scissors
an antibacterial spray
do not use any antibiotic ointments unless advised by a vet, as the rabbit could lick it off and damage its intestinal flora making it very sick
nail clippers and styptic powder (for regularly clipping its nails and stopping any bleeding in case a nail starts to bleed
10 cc/ml Oral Syringes for feeding and rinsing wounds
baby food ( veggies)
0.9%saline available at a pharmacy for rinsing wounds
Papaya Tablets helps hairballs to move along the gastrointestinal tract – give a tablet or two once a week to keep hairballs from forming
heating pads and a towel for warming up your rabbit, if it appears to be lethargic and very cold
A digital rectal thermometer to take its temperature (in the rectum) and some vaseline to lubricate it. (normal temperature is close to 103.5F)
This should prepare you for any emergency.
Be sure to take your rabbit to a vet in the morning after an emergency where a vet was not available.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful