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DonnaB
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DonnaB asked in PetsOther - Pets · 8 years ago

Injured wild bunny rescued from jaws of cat?

Just found my cat with a wild baby bunny in his mouth. From what the following link describes as to how to the bunny might be:

http://voices.yahoo.com/what-wild-baby-rabbits-eat...

it appears that it is over 10 days old. When I approached my cat, he dropped the bunny and I noticed that the bunny dragged it's hind legs. That's not normal is it? There is a small puncture wound under neath on the chest cavity, one on it's rear left lower back near what appears to be the abdomen area and one further back to the left on his lower back.

I'm afraid that where the cat latched on to the bunny that the dragging of the hind legs might be due to paralysis. Then again, I'm not sure. It's only been about 20 minutes since I rescued the poor little thing from the clenches if death.

I am presently following the instructions to make some sugar, salt, water to rehydrate the little one though I am not sure if i should cleanse the wounds or not.

Any one here have any experience with saving wild bunnies that are injured? I don't5t know of any wildlife rescue near me that I could call this time of day and from experience, I'm sure if I call the University of Illinois small Animal clinic they won't provide information over the phone.

Any experts on wildlife out there that can help me, please?

Update:

Hi Alison,

Thank you for coming to the rescue. I have read the article in the link that I provided above a bit more thoroughly. I didn't know that bunnies leave the nest at around 3 weeks of age. I'd say this little bunny is about that age or older. Anyway, I did get him to take in some of the fluids with an eyedropper and he is hopping and using his back legs now. As you stated, it might have been shock. I have placed him in a box with a baby blanket and a towel and provided some dandelions, clovers and some dirt for it to nest in. I think he'll be ok though I will call my friends at the local Humane Foundation. I have a feeling that the little critter will only be released back into the wild leaving it vulnerable to other dangers. Hard to accept, but such is the reality of it all.

Thanks for your answer, Alison.

Ken. Get a grip buddy! The cat is only exercising it's natural instincts just as a feral cat in the wild would have. I have no idea in what part of the Y

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  • Alison
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Rabbit's backs can break very easily. That is probably why the dragging back legs but do your best this evening to feed it liquids. I wouldn't bother with the wounds. Keep it in a box with a towel (away from the cat of course) and inside. Wait until morning. It will either have gotten over some shock enough to move it's legs again or it will likely pass in the night. If it's still alive but unable to move it's hind legs it should be put down. I will leave that to you to accomplish as you have the means and heart to accomplish. If it has gained mobility in it's back legs do what you can to contact a rescue group, even if it's a local humane society, they could probably direct you.

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    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Jaws Bunnies

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    6 years ago

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    Injured wild bunny rescued from jaws of cat?

    Just found my cat with a wild baby bunny in his mouth. From what the following link describes as to how to the bunny might be:

    http://voices.yahoo.com/what-wild-baby-rabbits-eat...

    it appears that it is over 10 days old. When I approached my cat, he dropped the bunny and I...

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Do not keep this rabbit. Wild rabbits and domestic rabbits are completely different animals. How big is this rabbit? Be careful not to get bit yourself, rabbit bites can be pretty nasty. If you can restrain the rabbit you can check it's body over for bites or sores. It should be perfectly fine though if it is acting normal - rabbits are hardy and get attacked in the wild all the time and make it. You should have your parents drive you out a couple miles and let it go. Then buy a pet rabbit to keep :)

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    Evil cat probably broke its leg. Cats are evil.

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