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youngbunny2

Mama Doe
My male bunny is going to have the chop in the morning ....now i cant remember if the vets said i should or shouldnt starve him before hand??? does anyone know??
 
NO! It's very dangerous to starve a bunny before an op, he should be allowed to eat as normal overnight. Unlike cats/dogs etc, rabbits don't have a vomit reflex so their stomachs don't need to be empty before an op, and rabbits are 'designed' to eat frequently - starving them can cause them to go into GI stasis.
 
Rogue said:
I'd imagine that you would need to starve him if he's going under a GA.
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Bunnies and piggies should not be starved before an op
they are not able to be sick which is why you dont have too
 
Sorry for the bad advice! :oops: When my chinchilla went in for an op, I was told it was the same for people - if they eat beforehand the GA will make them ill.
 
Just to add to the vote of NOOOOOOOOOOO dont starve him!!!!!! He needs to be fed right up until the op! good luck bunny! :)
 
Rogue said:
Sorry for the bad advice! :oops: When my chinchilla went in for an op, I was told it was the same for people - if they eat beforehand the GA will make them ill.
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Nope, this does not apply for chinchillas either!!! They can and should eat beforehand too... recovery is more difficult with starved rabbits and rodents.

Vera
 
absolutely do not starve him, normal food and water, the only reason humans (and some animals id expect) hav 2 not eat before ops is cuz they can b sick and choke, but bunnies cant be sick - there digestive system diff, which is why its dangerous if it becomes empty :D
 
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