My rabbit got spayed on wednesday. She wasn't eating much at the vets but started to eat almost as soon as she got home (just veg and hay - wouldn't touch dry food). Was fine for first couple of days but yesterday started to go off her food and today I've not seen her eat anything - not even carrot tops will tempt her - tried everything else I can think of .
This morning her belly had got a bit of swelling on it but went to the vet who said it was healing well and all internal stiches seemed intact - he said it was just post-op swelling but gave her an antibiotic jab just in case there was any trace of infection.
Just wanted to know how long a rabbit can go without food before I have to intervene - she's quite a nervous rabbit who doesn't like being picked up (and shakes when I do) so I don't want to syringe feed her unless I absolutly have to as the stress from that is likely to put her off eating even more.
I've just given her a bit of pineapple juice in a syringe to keep her going but know I shouldn't give her too much so what do I do next??
Any ideas anyone??
This morning her belly had got a bit of swelling on it but went to the vet who said it was healing well and all internal stiches seemed intact - he said it was just post-op swelling but gave her an antibiotic jab just in case there was any trace of infection.
Just wanted to know how long a rabbit can go without food before I have to intervene - she's quite a nervous rabbit who doesn't like being picked up (and shakes when I do) so I don't want to syringe feed her unless I absolutly have to as the stress from that is likely to put her off eating even more.
I've just given her a bit of pineapple juice in a syringe to keep her going but know I shouldn't give her too much so what do I do next??
Any ideas anyone??