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Rabbit Sterilization

I'd ask your vet a few questsion....

Should I starve my bun before the op (the answer to that should be no)
Do you use glue or stiches? Hopefully they glue the wound as bunnys tend to pull stiches.
When you go to the vet take plenty of hay and pack a lunch box of his/her favourite treats.
When you bring him/her home they may be feeling a bit glum for a few days. Use a soft paper based litter to stop it irritating the wound and try and tempt them to eat.....vegetables are usually more sucessful than pellets. make sure that they are eating, drinking and pooping properly....you may have to put the food and water right under their nose to get them to eat/drink. If they don't start to eat/drink within say 6 hours of bringing them back from the vet you'll need to take them back to the vet who may give you a syringe and some liquid food.
 
ecudc said:
I'd ask your vet a few questsion....

Should I starve my bun before the op (the answer to that should be no)
Do you use glue or stiches? Hopefully they glue the wound as bunnys tend to pull stiches.
When you go to the vet take plenty of hay and pack a lunch box of his/her favourite treats.
When you bring him/her home they may be feeling a bit glum for a few days. Use a soft paper based litter to stop it irritating the wound and try and tempt them to eat.....vegetables are usually more sucessful than pellets. make sure that they are eating, drinking and pooping properly....you may have to put the food and water right under their nose to get them to eat/drink. If they don't start to eat/drink within say 6 hours of bringing them back from the vet you'll need to take them back to the vet who may give you a syringe and some liquid food.
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agree with all the above but i would temp with parsely and corriander and warm mashed pellets and dandilion leaves to get the bunny re eating again..
would say keep them warmer than normal if its a bonded pair dont split(unless obv reason ie m/f nether neutered) if the bun is to be bonded in future give 4 weeks for hormones to settle and if meeting an unspeyed female beware they can be fertile(males) for up to 8 weeks.
also first 24 hours is cruicial keep warm and indoors check temperature by their ears(ie touch ears) if they get cold warm your bun. for bedding shredded paper is nice or blankets..fleece ...(non flufffy) vet bed or sft towels xx
 
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