baby rabbit HELP PLEASE!!!!

[Genny]

Hey, I know a lot of you guys have rabbits, so I wanted to know if you could help me out here. About 15 minutes ago I was outside and I heard something crying outside...I started looking around and my cat had a baby rabbit. I ran and got the baby and brought it inside. It has a big bloody spot on its back leg and part of its tail looks like it is ripped off. I'm not looking at the cut place very much; I don't want to make it bleed any worse... Its eyes are open...so how old do you think it is?? I don't see any mom rabbits anywhere outside, so Im guessing the cats found it and brought it up, or either it got out of the nest and got lost? I can't tell if it has gone into shock or not--I have always heard it's really hard to save a baby rabbit if it goes into shock. Its eyes are wide open, and it has hopped once or twice on the floor. Is there any advice anyone can give me?? Thanks so much!!!!

Genny

[Karen]

Call an emergency vet, they'll tell you what to look for and what to do, is it a wild bunny?

[Genny]

Yes, it's wild; I just found it outside. It's a little brown rabbit.

[3muttsandaboston]

If it's eyes are open it's probably eating. put some grass in with it and see if it's eating. Clean the wounds out good and put some ointment on them. when it's healed up after a few days let it go. Thats the best thing to do.

[critter crazy]

I would contact a local Wildlife Rehabilitator. They will know exactly what to do, and they are more prepared to care for the bunny properly, as well as release it once it is healthy again. You can find them listed in the phone book, or by contacting your Local DEC office.

[Freedom]

Many times your local vet will be able to give you the names and numbers of local wildlife rehabilitators as well. Do NOT take a wild animal into the vet's, they freak out, it puts their license at risk, not to mention their clients' health. Just all them.