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Some of the essential rabbit items I like to have on hand in case of an emergency are:
Blu-Kote: germicidal, fungicidal wound dressing and healing aid effective against both bacterial and fungal infections- be warned it STAINS
Triple Antibiotic (such as Neosporin): first aid antibiotic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Symethicone Infant Gas Drops: relieve the discomfort of gas
10 ml/cc Oral Feeding Syringe
100% Petroleum Jelly to lubricate tip of thermometer
Digital Rectal Thermometer to take temperatures (normal 101-103)
Mineral oil or other non-toxic lubricant
2×2” and 4×4” Gauze Pads
Injectable Ivermectin (for both fur and ear mites)
Pen G (keep refrigerated)
Syringes (1 ml/cc is usually sufficient for most medications)
Needles for syringes (20g is best, many fluids can be thick)
Styptic powder to stop minor bleeding after nail trimming
Pedialyte: helps prevent dehydration
Baby food or canned pumpkin for when your rabbit refuses to eat; it’s easy to get baby food or canned pumpkin into a feeding syringe
Gauze and cotton balls and Q-tips to clean and care for wounds and for the application of medicine
Preparation H to treat the occasional sore hocks, apply daily for five to seven days
Probios or BeneBac (administer to rabbits that are not eating. Helps to restore balance in an upset tummy)
Towel large enough to wrap a rabbit in to restrain him, this will stop the rabbit from scratching you and struggling while you force feed, giving a needle, clip nails, check teeth, etc
Vinyl or latex gloves
I also keep a good variety of herbs on hand, as I prefer to use natural methods as often as possible. Please see my page on Natural Rabbit Remedies.