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I found a bunny, now what?

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Question
My cats were chasing a baby bunny, with it eyes not even open yet. I have had it for two days, feeding t goat milk. Now what? Should i give it a bath for possibal flees? I did some research and found out that he truly has no mother (ect.), and alone. I really dont know what to do know. I really want to keep the poor thing, because if I put it in the wild it might die. So, i dont know how to take care of him or demosticate him. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Answer
Dear Cheyenne,

Thank you for saving the baby.  Here are instructions for care:

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

and for formula and feeding, more information here:

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

No bathing is necessary unless you actually see fleas.  But even then, Revolution (selamectin) from the vet is a much safer option.  We've used it safely on very tiny babies with excellent results.  Find a good vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope this helps.

Dana