Smiley: Re: Chew Chew Chew

I believe that the rabbit is nervously chewing at his foot, probably due to discomfort and itching in the leg as a result of the injection. I have seen this case in my (Smiley’s) brother, where he was chewing on the stitches after being neutered.

The cone will definitely need to be kept in place as this is the only way to stop the rabbit from chewing everything – rabbits are notorious nibblers! I would suggest bringing your rabbit inside and caring for him this way, making sure you give him plenty of cuddles and attention to distract from his wearing the cone. Feed him by hand pieces of fruit or veg, or some of his food, as the cone will likely irritate him when he tries to bend to eat
and drink. Offer him a droplet of water on your finger and if he licks at
it, it probably means he is ready for some water. You can give him water using a syringe used for medicine, or you can hold the spout of the water bottle up to him to allow him to drink.

Hopefully, with his distraction from his leg, the wound will heal and not become infected.

Good luck with your bunny and do let us know how you get on

Smiley

Chew, Chew, Chew

Smiley, Oracle of Rabbits ™

Rabbits love to chew! Given the chance, they will gnaw on anything and everything. Make sure to provide your rabbit with straw and hay to chew on, as well as wooden chew toys or twigs and logs. It not only combats bunny boredom, but it also helps to wear down their teeth! It stops them from chewing themselves out of their hutch too ☺

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