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Rabbit had a dental operation yesterday... is this normal?

Gemiex

Gemiex

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Hiya! :wave:

Chino had his first dental yesterday and everything went really well. They put him under anesthetic and filed down his back teeth.
He got home last night and the first thing he did was stuff his face:lol:! I've never seen him eat so much!
He's been pooping often too which is obviously a good sign. :D

The only question is, since he got home he's been drinking constantly! Literally every time i go over to him he is drinking.
Is this a normal thing, to be so thirsty after a dental?
 
Sounds like he is doing well if he is eating well. I always try to get mine to drink more water to help flush the GA out of their system. Not sure if it is "normal" but if it continues it would be best to check with your vet as excessive drinking can be an indication of other issues.

If ever in any doubt, I would always contact my vet for their opinion.

ETA - just thinking if he has been eating more hay than usual it would probably increase his water intake (mine tend to drink more water if they eat more hay)
 
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