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post-op question!

hi, my mum had her boy rabbits "bits" done this tues (11th) :shock: and we were wondering when it would be ok to put him back onto sawdust? he is eating and pooping properly now and seems his usual self his wound looks ok still a little bruised but looks dry and clean. please help as my mum is such a worrier she isnt sure.:roll:
 
Personally, i'd keep him away from any type of bedding that could stick to his wound until he's compleately healed (i think it usually takes about 2 weeks) When Hugo got snipped i kept him on newspaper until the vet saw him for a follow up & said everything had healed.
 
also, my vet told me to avoid sawdust/shavings etc altogether as when mixed with urine they release harmful phenols (or something!) which isnt great for buns respiratory system/eyes. :)
 
Personally I would never use sawdust as bedding.

I use Megazorb in my litter trays.

When any of mine have been recovering from op's I've just had soft towels and fleece or try a paper based bedding, anything else will irritate the wound and could lead to infection. :D

Nicola
 
ok thanks for your help its in his litter box that the sawdust is used which i think she might change now! fudge has an appointment with the vet tomorrow so my mums going to keep him in tonight and see the vet tomorrow, thanks again
 
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