Hypothermia

Low body temperature.

What causes ?

Body temperature drops below 101*F (below 100 is *serious!).

What are the symptoms of hypothermia?

The rabbit becomes too cold, causing body temp to drop – may show signs of distress such as shock, lack of movement, and possible shivering.

What are the medicinal treatments for hypothermia?

Move rabbit to warmer area, cover with heating pad on low-setting or wrap him with a warm towel, push luke-warm fluids and electrolytes.

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What are the homeopathic treatments for hypothermia ?

Move rabbit to warmer area, cover with heating pad on low-setting or wrap him with a warm towel, push luke-warm fluids and electrolytes.

How can hypothermia be prevented?

Provide shelter/pen that is covered from strong winds and in climate weather; offer a pile of straw for him to burrow into during cold weather, and make sure his water is fresh / not frozen.


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