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madi

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my cat brought me a rabbit so i took it in because it was bleeding a lil and i was wondering if you guys had any advise. PS its a baby bunny third one shes got in our yard
 
my cat brought me a rabbit so i took it in because it was bleeding a lil and i was wondering if you guys had any advise. PS its a baby bunny third one shes got in our yard

Find a wild life rescue in your area.
 
i was thinking of letting it go in the bluffs when its better. how long until they leave their mother and do they drink milk?
 
i was thinking of letting it go in the bluffs when its better. how long until they leave their mother and do they drink milk?

First of all, if the baby’s eyes are still closed, they are under 10 days of age.
The baby rabbits leave the nest at approximately 3-4 weeks of age. If the rabbit is as big as a tennis ball (or fully fills your hand), then it is able to survive in the wild. If it fits within your hand or is obviously tiny and small or injured, then it needs to be re-nested or given to a wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible. At 3-4 weeks of age, their instincts to survive in the wild are fully intact. They know how to camouflage themselves, what natural foods to eat, and what a predator is and how to behave around it. They automatically know to run away from a predator in a “broken path” pattern to make it difficult for a predator to catch them.
A wild rabbit which has been in the mouth of a cat is in great danger. The saliva of a cat actually carries billions of bacteria and enzymes that break down the cellular structure of living tissue. Even if there appears to be no external wound, the sharp pointed teeth of a cat could have easily punctured a vital internal organ. As quickly as possible, get the baby to a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. Do not attempt to care for an injured rabbit yourself!
Rabbits require a specialized formula that is high in fat. Alone, most replacement formulas are not sufficient in ingredients to sustain a growing baby rabbit. A rehabilitator has been trained to offer the formula appropriate for this species and knows the correct feeding schedule and protocol of rehydration. You also run the risk of aspirating the baby by using an incorrect feeding utensil (such as a baby bottle with nipple). Mom rabbits also stimulate the babies after feeding in order to help them eliminate. This process is vital to their health and life. Baby rabbits are incredibly fragile and do not take handling by humans well. They will die of stress if handled improperly.
 
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