Baby Bunny Missing An Eye

The following story about a baby bunny was shared with us by DFW Wildcare in Texas.

On November 11, 2024, DFW Wildcare was contacted regarding a baby bunny with a missing eye. The baby had been in the possession of the finder for five days and was dehydrated and emaciated.

After arriving at our facility, the baby was given subcutaneous lactated ringers, Baytril, meloxicam and gabapentin. She weighed 95 grams (about 3.3 ounces) after hydration. Once stabilized and achieving body warmth, the baby was introduced to EmerAid IC Herbivore via syringe, but was unable to suckle. The baby was then tube-fed EmerAid IC Herbivore to gently transition her delicate digestive system from what the finder had fed her for five days. After receiving this supplement, the baby regained enough strength to begin suckling the syringe to feed the EmerAid IC Herbivore.

After several feedings, we transitioned her slowly to formula, which she readily accepted. She continued with her treatment of Baytril and meloxicam for the eye wound and regained her strength.

She has continued to do well and is being assessed for release. She has exhibited some delays from possible neurological damage when the eye was compromised. She is now over 260 grams (about 9.2 ounces) and has free rein over a large pen area while we assess her ability for release. For now she is healthy, happy, and exhibits typical playful bunny adolescent behavior. It is our hope she can eventually be released back into the wild.

EmerAid IC Herbivore was the most essential component of her medical care her first few days at our facility, and we’re appreciative of the product that sustains our cottontails when they need it the most.