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PLEASE HELP ME ABOUT MY NEW BUNNY NOW!!!c:

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Question
At 6:30 this morning, I rescued a baby cottontail rabbit
who's nest had been disrupted and four other bunnies
killed.. this one I rescued has an injured ear and is quite
small looking. I've so far kept him alive for about 14
hours. I fed him 2% cow's milk at 2:30pm then let him nap
away! At about 6pm I tried feeding him again but he refused
and peed. I'm using a baby kitten bottle and like I said 2%
cow's milk. I read that I might need KMR and acidophilus
capsules... is that true or is cow's milk fine?? And also..
is his pee supposed to be a dark yellow?

Answer
Dear Kayla,

The baby's best chance of survival is for you to get him to an experienced wildlife rehabilitator NOW. Please use the list here to find one:

http://wildliferehabber.com/modules/xoopsmembers/

In the meantime, emergency care information can be found here:

http://wildliferehabber.com/modules/wildlifesection/item.php?itemid=24

http://wildliferehabber.com/modules/wildlifesection/item.php?itemid=14

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/wildbabies.pdf

and

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html

I hope this helps.

Dana