What Happens When a Rabbit Bites You

Though bites from rabbits can be rather painful, they don’t usually cause any health and medical complications. Bites from pet rabbits hurt and often bleed. … Occasionally, bites can get infected, in which case you may need antibiotics. You should also get a tetanus shot if you haven’t had one in the last ten years.

What happens if you get bitten by a rabbit?

A rabbit under pressure will bite or scrape. If a rabbit scratches or bites your child, they could develop a reaction or infection. This is the most common child health problem with rabbits.

What happens if a rabbit bites you and it bleeds?

Seek prompt medical care if: The skin is badly torn, crushed or bleeding significantly — first apply pressure with a bandage or clean cloth to stop the bleeding. You notice increasing swelling, redness, pain or oozing, which are warning signs of infection.