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Aniseptic tomorrow- Can Poppy have anything to eat?

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Groovychick1804

Warren Scout
I am taking Poppy to the vets to get a dental under aniseptic, my mum just thought can he have anything to eat before he goes? The lady on the phone never mentioned anything though so I persume he can!!

If i never knew all you lot on here I wouldnt know what to do!
 
Yep you must continue to give him food right up until the op as their digestive system is very sensitive and any halt in food will stop the digestive tract which can be very serious. He should have food up to and after the anaesthetic, I always take some to the vet with me.
 
As Nicolar said fed Poppy as you would normally right up until she goes to the vets. The reason for stopping feeding other animals/humans is that they will be sick, a rabbit can't be sick, they don't have the right muscles to be sick. I also do what Nicolar does and take some of my buns normal food to the vets with them so they can be offered some as soon as they come round form the anaesthetic. My vet normally doesn't like them to come home with me until thay have eaten and pooped.
 
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