My rabbit's nipples are red/hot. Should I separate her from 22-day kits?

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If my rabbit does have mammary glands that are painful,red or hot to touch should I keep her separated from the babies (they are 22 days old) other night and take her to the vets tomorrow. Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Female | unspayed

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Yes, the babies are old enough to be weaned and should be separated from the doe if her mammary glands are red/hot/painful to the touch (although 4-6 weeks would be preferable if their mom did not have mastitis). If your local pet store carries Oxbow Critical Care for herbivores I would try feeding the doe a slurry of Critical Care and offering the kits some as well until you are able to bring her to your veterinarian. Good luck!

My rabbit's nipples are red/hot. Should I separate her from 22-day kits?

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