Sick Rabbit *updated with pics*

[jackie]

I tried that with an oven warmed towel, she just wasn't interested at all.

She is still active and bouncing around, but the smell is sick! I don't want to stress or chill her by giving her a bath.

[buttercup132]

ok some1 said that she needs to be started on antibotics and maybe even a iv fluid and they want to know if shes eating if you cant see if she is then try giving her some veggies if she refuses them its not good and she said is there a emergency vet you can take her to? cuz you should its not as serious for a dog or something but when a bun becomes sick there body cant handle it very well and need to see a vet asap

[areias]

Remember this: bunnies are not as far along domesticated as dogs and cats are. Therefore, in the wild, they cannot be seen as sick or another animal may notice this and they will be more prone to be eaten. By the time the rabbit is showing obvious symptoms of being sick...its usually very sick. It's good that she's active though. I would suggest not giving her a bath...there is probably a reason she smells that way. Get her to the vet or someone who knows about rabbits...depending on where you get her you might be able to call them. Or even call a petstore that carries rabbits. They'll be able to tell you something.

[jackie]

She is still eating and acting normal. I have been keeping a close eye on her all day, and everything is as normal, just the soft stools and runny nose.

I cannot take her to the vets until monday, when we get a car, at the moment we only have the motorcycle.

[buttercup132]

taxi?

[Karen]

You can clean just her bottom with a damp washcloth, that'll help her be more comfortable and less stinky, but it won't be as stressful as a b-a-t-h. Just keep telling her you love her.

Has her diet changed at all recently?

[jackie]

Nope, she is eating the same pellet and veg diet I have had her on since I got her about 6 months ago. I keep watching my other rabbit for signs of illness, but he is he same old grumpy self. I have them apart now, just to be safe.