News update, medical advice?

Took Snowy to the vets this morning at half 9, as last night he'd decided to nibble at his stitches Thing is, it had been over a week since he was neutered, and he had his post-op check on Sunday and the vet was really pleased with how he was healing, so I was sad that he'd spoilt his lovely healing
Anyhow, the vet had a look at him and said that as a scab had formed, he thinks it should just heal anyway (even though it is open about 3-4mm), but for me to keep an eye on it. If it doesn't heal, or gets worse, then he's got to go back and be knocked out and re-stitched.
I've prebooked an appointment on Monday for a follow up check up. To be honest, I'm not too happy waiting and seeing with an open wound, although it has scabbed over, but I think I'm going to take him to another vets tomorrow for another opinion.

Do you think that I'm over-reacting? Should I not be as worried as it has scabbed over? Just to me, I'd rather the wound was closed up asap so no infection gets in there :?

The vet has probably weighed up the pros and cons of leaving the wound as it is because to re-stitch would mean another GA, which is an added risk for your bunny. As long as you keep a close eye on it and take him back to the vets if there are any changes, then I think that's probably best for him. It's natural to worry, but just be vigilant.

KarenM said:

The vet has probably weighed up the pros and cons of leaving the wound as it is because to re-stitch would mean another GA, which is an added risk for your bunny. As long as you keep a close eye on it and take him back to the vets if there are any changes, then I think that's probably best for him. It's natural to worry, but just be vigilant.

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Hmmm true. I'm just so scared of infection. He's such a tiny little bun, an infection could really take a grip of him