Joe-b-1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Hi, I've found an injured wild rabbit today it's eyes are all sealed shut and all red may have miximotosis? It doesn't seem to be in any pain should I take it to local vet or RSPCA? Looked online but can't seem to find anywhere in Sheffield apart from RSPCA and not sure if they will do anything? Thanks for your help If it's got mix it is as good as dead anyway. Best thing is to put it out of it's misery and I know it may seem hard but you would be actually doing it a favor. It will only live a couple of days once its eyes have stuck up anyway. Shame really, but that's the way it is. ---------- Post added 18-11-2013 at 00:02 ---------- I think rabbits have developed much more immunity to Myxomatosis now as it's so uncommon. I remember in my young teens finding a rabbit suffering with the disease which it obviously wasn't going to recover from and realising I should put it out of its misery. I dropped a large rock on its head. I think a new strain of mix was put down about 3 months ago in some areas, in particular ladybower and derwent. No proof just a guess given what I have seen - loads of dead and dying rabbits 100+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I think most local vets treat injured wild mammals free, don't they? Even if only to put them out of their misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtor Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I think most local vets treat injured wild mammals free, don't they? Even if only to put them out of their misery. The only vet ive had difficulty in getting aid for a wild animal is Springfield vets. Apparently they arent a chairty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 No vet is going to be interested in a Rabbit with Mix. They don't want a diseased wild animal in their practise where it can spread to peoples pets, they'll tell you to sod off with it and put it out of it's misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldliz Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks for all your help but the bunny died last night thanks Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtor Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks for all your help but the bunny died last night thanks Liz Ahhhh, bless Can i have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 ...or call in Elmer Fudd No BF they are talking about a rabbit, Elmer hunts wabbits :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldliz Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Ahhhh, bless Can i have it? Sorry thumper has now been buried!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Sorry thumper has now been buried!!! Well, I hope you gave him a decent send-off with full military honours and a wake in pub afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxtor Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Sorry thumper has now been buried!!! Ah well, looks like the chippy again tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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