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Keeping a Bunny WARM After a GA......

Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper
Not sure if anyone will find this helpful. :? :? I have read quite a few posts about buns being slow to recover from a GA and that no advice has been given by the treating Vet re keeping bunny warm after an anaesthetic. Personally I do not think ANY bunny should be outside after a GA, even if they have previously always been an outdoor rabbit or if it is Summertime. The GA will cause the buns blood pressure to drop and it will be a real struggle for them to maintain their body temperature. I think post GA buns should be placed in a quiet warm but well ventilated room. A snugglesafe should also be provided. A bunny who is very cold will take much longer to start to eat and drink and this increases the risk of GI stasis. Jane and Buns xx
 
I agree Jane! We put all the buns who have had GA's in the house for a night with some nice vet bed. They do recover much quicker!
 
Thank you Jane.

I've just spoken to my dad who brought Sasha in, and she's started eating now which is great! :D

Thanks again! xx
 
It also makes it easier to keep an eye on them if they start having a pull at their wound and to feed them tit bits to tempt them to eat again :D

Janice
 
My vets advised me to do this after Evo's most recent dental, but have never before. Mind you, this is the vets that told me to starve him before he was neutered!!! :roll: Luckily, they have got a couple of new vets that are very good with buns now.
 
Quinns being neutered next week and ive already been planning to steal the dogs cage for him as Rosie nicked his cage lol and his vet bed and snugglesafe are ready for him
 
*Red* said:
I've just spoken to my dad who brought Sasha in, and she's started eating now which is great! :D
YAY! That's great news, hopefully Sasha is well on the road to recovery now :D
 
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