Help needed with bunny sitting possibly sick rabbits

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- 11/30/2014 at 8:43 PM
  lilpadfoot16
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  I have my own three year old rabbit, who has been in perfect health beyond a couple bouts of gas. I’ve been bunny sitting for a trio, and one of them developed an abscess. She’s currently waiting to get an appointment for teeth removal/ abscess draining and in the meantime I’ve been feeding critical care to her. I can’t leave it in their cage or the other two will eat it. One of the others has had sneezing since I started taking care of them (five months now) and is otherwise in good health. The third seems perfectly healthy. I decided this weekend to move them to my house because of the additional care required.
  
  My bunny is free range in my downstairs dining room. I immediately took the trio upstairs and am housing them free range in my upstairs hallway. I’ve been washing my hands or hand sanitizing between bunnies. I don’t want my bunny to get sick, but I hated seeing these guys confined with only my daily visits. The bunny mom is in and out of hospital and hasn’t been able to live at home with them in months. Does this sound like an ideal setup for limiting contagions?
  
  Thanks!
- 12/01/2014 at 12:17 AM
  JackRabbit
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  Just my opinion, but I don’t see how you could do any better. The only other thing would be if you changed your clothes between bunnies (pretty extreme and a pain in the rear) or wore a smock when you were with the visiting bunnies only.
  
  The trio’s owner is really lucky to have you!
- 12/01/2014 at 9:05 PM
  Beka27
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  I agree, it’s probably best for them and easier for you to have them with you. That’s a long time to be casting food them. This sounds like such a tough situation. You’re awesome for stepping in and helping out! I hope your friend (the bunny mom) feels better soon.
  
  Best you can do is just keep them separated and wash hands before going back and forth. Keep us posted on how the trio is doing.
- 12/04/2014 at 7:08 PM
  lilpadfoot16
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  Thanks for the replies! Trio is doing great! They had a big cage before but they love being loose. The sick girl has been feeling good enough to eat a carrot and craisins! I’ve finally got her scheduled for surgery next Thursday. It’s a long drive but we’re going to a dental specialist. Caring for them now is super easy compared to the after care part since I have no idea what to expect after her surgery.
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