1d • Health and Wellness
Last night we had a real emergency happen live.
A rabbit fishhooked herself on a toy and tore her left lip. It looked dramatic. There was blood. There was panic. These are the moments that separate emotion from training.
Here’s what matters in situations like this:
First — control the rabbit.
Most damage happens during panic. Immediate secure restraint prevents further tearing and spinal injury. Remove the object carefully. Slow everything down.
Second — calm before you assess.
Lip tissue bleeds heavily because it’s well supplied with blood. That doesn’t automatically mean catastrophic injury. Once the rabbit is stable, check:
• Depth of tear
• Gumline or tooth involvement
• Ability to close the mouth normally
• Signs of shock (pale gums, weakness, rapid breathing)
Treat the patient, not the drama.
Third — make a clear decision.
Consult someone experienced if needed. Decide whether it’s:
• Monitor and allow to heal
• Vet repair
• Or, in severe cases, mercy cull
Rabbits heal soft tissue surprisingly well if eating and occlusion remain normal. The big risks are infection and scar contraction affecting function.
This is also a reminder: enrichment isn’t automatically safe. Anything with hooks, loops, or catch points can eventually snag a lip, eyelid, or toe when a rabbit bolts.
If you keep animals long enough, emergencies will happen. The goal is not perfection. The goal is calm response, structured assessment, and ethical follow-through.
Breeding isn’t just cute photos. It’s responsibility under pressure.
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Last night we had a real emergency happen live.
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