Q: the rabbit "cold"

Answered by RRF on 6/5/03, 4:19 pm

A: the rabbit ''cold''

I agree with Sweet Melody, however you should also check inside the hutch & bedding area to make sure that they are also dry. Also check the food dish to see if it has any water in it. If not, change the bedding & if possible keep rabbit out of hutch until it is dry. Then put the rabbit back in, dampness will be gone & extreme dampness causes humidity which can create bacteria that could harm the rabbit. Have the wet area sun-dry or if you're in a hurry use paper towels to thoroughly dry it out. Otherwise all that towel drying will be for nothing. :-) Sounds like you are a caring pet owner.

> > hi,
> >
> > i dont know if my rabbit has a cold, i hope not, but today
> i
> > was hosing in the garden, and i accidentally sprayed
> water
> > in the way where his cage was, and got him wet. it was
> cold
> > water, so i dont know if he can get pneumonia, or some
> kind
> > of cold, i dont know what can happen to him, but im
> worried.
> > i would like to know what i can do to prevent my rabbit
> from
> > getting sick any home remedies, or anything i can do at
> all?
> > i did towel him dry as soon as i noticed that i had
> sprayed
> > water his way. and didnt stop toweling him till he was
> > completely dry. but anything else i can do please tell
> me.
> > thanks.
> >
>
> Yes, rabbits can fall ill from being wet and chilly. The
> best thing for you to have done was to towel him dry and
> keep him out of any drafts until he was 100%% dry.
>
> Keep an eye on him, and if you notice any problems, contact
> a rabbit savvy vet (see www.rabbit.org to locate a good
> rabbit vet in your area).
>
> Jessica
>