Post op meds?!

I've just picked my boy up from the vets after being castrated. The vet he was done at isn't my normal vets- but as he is a rescue I was ditacted to as to where I could take him. But they've sent him home without any meds? All they said to me was the usual, "check the wound twice a day" & that he hadn't eaten much & tried to charge me £8.50 for a sachet of recovery! I already had a sachet from when my doe was done that my vet gave me for free so if I don't see him eat by tomorrow morning then I'll give it to him. After my doe was done, she was sent home with a bottle of meloxicam 1.5mg/ml pain meds once daily & baytril 2.5% 3 x per day to keep things moving and give her an appetite. I still have some left over & the nurse in me (qualified RGN) is saying to start him on the meds tomorrow? But at what dose? He weighs 2.1kg.
The vets where he was done didn't feel my with confidence. When I picked him up the vet said to me I'm very lucky that I'm coming back to get him as a lot of rabbits don't make it & their personally always surprised when they come round... brilliant!

Mine were always given Metacam (is that the same as Meloxicam?).

Gf91 said:

I've just picked my boy up from the vets after being castrated. The vet he was done at isn't my normal vets- but as he is a rescue I was ditacted to as to where I could take him. But they've sent him home without any meds? All they said to me was the usual, "check the wound twice a day" & that he hadn't eaten much & tried to charge me £8.50 for a sachet of recovery! I already had a sachet from when my doe was done that my vet gave me for free so if I don't see him eat by tomorrow morning then I'll give it to him. After my doe was done, she was sent home with a bottle of meloxicam 1.5mg/ml pain meds once daily & baytril 2.5% 3 x per day to keep things moving and give her an appetite. I still have some left over & the nurse in me (qualified RGN) is saying to start him on the meds tomorrow? But at what dose? He weighs 2.1kg.
The vets where he was done didn't feel my with confidence. When I picked him up the vet said to me I'm very lucky that I'm coming back to get him as a lot of rabbits don't make it & their personally always surprised when they come round... brilliant!

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My god................

Whilst a straight forward castration is less invasive than a spay it can still cause some discomfort for a couple of days. Some Rabbits will swell up/bruise more than others. So Meloxicam (Metacam/Loxicom etc) is usually prescribed for a few days not only for it's analgesic properties but also for it's anti inflammatory properties (it's a NSAID).

There is a dose range reference for Meloxicam here

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Meloxicam.htm

I am not qualified to advise you to give a POM. You'd need to know what he was given post op, at what time and how much before giving another dose. So really you would need to contact the Vet again. Although given what you have posted about said Vet I can understand how that prospect may not be too appealing............

I hope Bunny makes a good recovery and that you do not have to go back to that particular Vet again x

Gf91 said:

I've just picked my boy up from the vets after being castrated. The vet he was done at isn't my normal vets- but as he is a rescue I was ditacted to as to where I could take him. But they've sent him home without any meds? All they said to me was the usual, "check the wound twice a day" & that he hadn't eaten much & tried to charge me £8.50 for a sachet of recovery! I already had a sachet from when my doe was done that my vet gave me for free so if I don't see him eat by tomorrow morning then I'll give it to him. After my doe was done, she was sent home with a bottle of meloxicam 1.5mg/ml pain meds once daily & baytril 2.5% 3 x per day to keep things moving and give her an appetite. I still have some left over & the nurse in me (qualified RGN) is saying to start him on the meds tomorrow? But at what dose? He weighs 2.1kg.
The vets where he was done didn't feel my with confidence. When I picked him up the vet said to me I'm very lucky that I'm coming back to get him as a lot of rabbits don't make it & their personally always surprised when they come round... brilliant!

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I can see why this vet doesn't inspire you with a lot of confidence! :shock:

Thank goodness it isn't your normal vet.

My vet doesn't routinely give meds to take home after a buck castrate. It's often straight forward, but if you notice any swelling, then it's wise to either take him in or at least ring up.

We aren't really qualified on here to give you dosages particular to your rabbit,, as there's quite a range within the norm. Your vet will know the best dosage - and perhaps ring your usual vet instead of the vet who castrated him??

Jack's-Jane said:

My god................

Whilst a straight forward castration is less invasive than a spay it can still cause some discomfort for a couple of days. Some Rabbits will swell up/bruise more than others. So Meloxicam (Metacam/Loxicom etc) is usually prescribed for a few days not only for it's analgesic properties but also for it's anti inflammatory properties (it's a NSAID).

There is a dose range reference for Meloxicam here

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Meloxicam.htm

I am not qualified to advise you to give a POM. You'd need to know what he was given post op, at what time and how much before giving another dose. So really you would need to contact the Vet again. Although given what you have posted about said Vet I can understand how that prospect may not be too appealing............

I hope Bunny makes a good recovery and that you do not have to go back to that particular Vet again x

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MightyMax said:

I can see why this vet doesn't inspire you with a lot of confidence! :shock:

Thank goodness it isn't your normal vet.

My vet doesn't routinely give meds to take home after a buck castrate. It's often straight forward, but if you notice any swelling, then it's wise to either take him in or at least ring up.

We aren't really qualified on here to give you dosages particular to your rabbit,, as there's quite a range within the norm. Your vet will know the best dosage - and perhaps ring your usual vet instead of the vet who castrated him??

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Thanks for your advice. He's giving himself a real hard time this evening grooming and biting himself. He still hasn't eaten!l, so I've put a dusting of clean straw in for comfort and so he can nibble. Not sure whether to give him the recovery tonight or in the morning?
I'm going to call my vets tomorrow & take him in I think. He's obviously uncomfortable (can't blame him really) and I'd rather get him double checked. I'm meant to take him back on Thursday for a post op check. Think I'm going to cancel it & just take him into my vets. He's meant to be going back on the 6th for his jabs- going to speak to my vet about it to see if they can speak to the rescue & get permission to do it. I don't fancy taking him back.
It didn't help that when I got there this morning & opened the box the vet squealed & near on screamed "oh my god he's chinchilla furred- he's so soft!" Poor rabbit nearly had a heart attack!

Gf91 said:

Thanks for your advice. He's giving himself a real hard time this evening grooming and biting himself. He still hasn't eaten!l, so I've put a dusting of clean straw in for comfort and so he can nibble. Not sure whether to give him the recovery tonight or in the morning?
I'm going to call my vets tomorrow & take him in I think. He's obviously uncomfortable (can't blame him really) and I'd rather get him double checked. I'm meant to take him back on Thursday for a post op check. Think I'm going to cancel it & just take him into my vets. He's meant to be going back on the 6th for his jabs- going to speak to my vet about it to see if they can speak to the rescue & get permission to do it. I don't fancy taking him back.
It didn't help that when I got there this morning & opened the box the vet squealed & near on screamed "oh my god he's chinchilla furred- he's so soft!" Poor rabbit nearly had a heart attack!

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If you feel you can afford it, I would go to your normal vet.

I've had this issue before - it's just not worth it going to someone you feel you can't really trust. Well I wouldn't anyway

I'm fortunate the money isn't an issue- I would've liked to Of taken him to my own vets but felt backed into a corner from the rescue. Stupid really. I'm going to give him the recovery now & try to get him appointment at my own vets in the morning.
Just goes to show the difference in vets. My doe came home with a big information pack, meds, phoned me first thing the next morning to see how she was... this vets.. nothing really. Just a "we'll see you in 3 days"