Monty, 9 month old lop rabbit. Recently neutered on Vets advice. Since he has been home he has eaten less(definitely off his daily feed, which he enjoyed, still eats hay and fresh veggies, like carrots and Broccoli)….drinks less than 50ml of water per day…and has show less signs of urination as normal. He doesn't come to the front of the hutch as he used too. When handled he is fine and still runs around like a loon in the lounge when allowed too. Do I have anything to be concerned about…just thought I would tap you guys for info…..and a Vet appointment has been made for Friday…in case.
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Recently neutered Rabbit......
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hello
How recent was his op' ?
Is he pooing normally?
Does he spend a lot of time alone?
Janex
How recent was his op' ?
Is he pooing normally?
Does he spend a lot of time alone?
Janex
Only a week ago, today. There are regular fresh droppings, but not as much as in the past. He spend the day on his own, as we both work, but gets a run about in the house during the eveing an weekends, we are also rabbitproofing our garden.
He has eaten a bit more today than the last few...but hasn't drank too much.
He is currently running about the lounge, seemingy happy as larry!!
He has eaten a bit more today than the last few...but hasn't drank too much.
He is currently running about the lounge, seemingy happy as larry!!
HS
Wise Old Thumper
Squidgy was neutered a week ago, and didn't want to eat his dried food, just wanted grass and veg and he sat in the same place a lot.
He is completely back to normal now, but we did notice that his testicles were swollen last week. He's been on a course of Baytril (antibiotic) which has decreased the swelling and increased his appetite.
He is completely back to normal now, but we did notice that his testicles were swollen last week. He's been on a course of Baytril (antibiotic) which has decreased the swelling and increased his appetite.
Hi,
Sounds like Monty is showing the same signs as Squidgy. Tell me, how long after op did things start to go back to normal. Monty is stil the same a week and 1 day on from his op. He is on the same sort of treatment. So fingers crossed it might not be long before he's back to normal.
Sounds like Monty is showing the same signs as Squidgy. Tell me, how long after op did things start to go back to normal. Monty is stil the same a week and 1 day on from his op. He is on the same sort of treatment. So fingers crossed it might not be long before he's back to normal.
Well, slightly later than mentioned. The initial checkup showed that is in good shape...not dehydration...or starvation. Vet believes that the antibiotics have upset his stomach and that he needs to reset the natural biotics. He has eaten lots of hay/fresh veg and has shown droppings and urination. However, he has not drank a great deal. He is quite lively and runs/jumps about and has enjoyed lots of green grass in the sun this afternoon. The vet did give us a liquid feed also to help his stomach to get back to norm. Also she said that it could be a few weeks before he is back to normal....
That's great news, glad he's back to normal 
As he spends all day by himself and has now been neutered, have you considered getting him a ladybun? If you take him to a local rescue they can usually do the bonding for you and if you do a search on here you'll find loads of advice. I bonded my bun Pippa with MJ and am so glad I did, they're really happy together and spent all day snuggled up grooming each other
As he spends all day by himself and has now been neutered, have you considered getting him a ladybun? If you take him to a local rescue they can usually do the bonding for you and if you do a search on here you'll find loads of advice. I bonded my bun Pippa with MJ and am so glad I did, they're really happy together and spent all day snuggled up grooming each other
