Rescued a new born bunny from my dog.

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QUESTION: Hi, I have just a few questions.  My dog got a hold of a nest and drug the nest from under our deck. i caught him as soon as he came out with them. Luckly he dropped one and he took off with they rest. I scooped up the one left behind and have been trying to care for him as best as i can,  His eyes are still closed, but has fur.  I have been keeping him a nice box with the tee-shirt that i caught him in.  The only thing that he seems to want to take is baby formula. I tried cows milk, no take. He is pretty active and has been poopin have seen pee.  This will be day 3 that I have had him.  I just want to get him to were I can release him.  This third day he really doesn't want to take that drop of milk. Do you have any other helpful hints I could use to get him strong and healthy.  Thank you for your Time.
Jennifer

ANSWER: Dear Jennifer,

The baby needs to be in the care of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator to survive.  Please find one here right away:

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

and get the baby there ASAP.  The fact that he's refusing formula may mean that he is critically ill, though I cannot tell you what is wrong without seeing him myself.  For emergency care instructions until you can get him to a licensed, experienced rehabber, please go here:

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

I hope he will be okay, but he really needs to be cared for by an expert.

Dana

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QUESTION: Well Dana there is no where around me in the Richmond area that I can find.  I would love for him to be in the hands of an expert. What about a normal vet. Will they take.. Lots of people are telling me different things! I am confused everyday is critical for this youngn.
Thanks again!
Jennifer

Answer
Dear Jennifer,

Did you have a chance to check out this information:

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

If that's not enough, then I hope these will help:

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

and

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

I hope a local vet might be able to examine him, but be sure the vet knows something about rabbits, since a vet who treats a rabbit as if it were a cat or dog can do more harm than good.  I hhope this referral list will help:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Good luck!

Dana