Anaesthetic risk in rabbits - genetic links?

[Shimmer]

Does anyone know if there are any genetic links to unexpected anaesthetic deaths in rabbits?
Are siblings at increased risk, or the same as the general rabbit population?

I lost a young, healthy rabbit during a routine castration this week. Op went OK, he just didn't recover from the anaesthetic and died on the table, despite efforts to save him. I have the opportunity to have a full sibling - just not sure if it is the sensible thing to do.

 

[Pets mum]

Does anyone know if there are any genetic links to unexpected anaesthetic deaths in rabbits?
Are siblings at increased risk, or the same as the general rabbit population?

I lost a young, healthy rabbit during a routine castration this week. Op went OK, he just didn't recover from the anaesthetic and died on the table, despite efforts to save him. I have the opportunity to have a full sibling - just not sure if it is the sensible thing to do.

I don't know the answer I'm afraid, but really really sorry to hear that your bunny didn't make it through the op. R.I.P little bunny x

 

[Shimmer]

Thank you. Never lost one randomly before.

 

[joey&boo]

I'm sorry you lost him Sorry I can't help with your question

 

[InspectorMorse]

Really sorry for your tragic loss Did the Vet perform a PM ? That would possibly give some indication of whether there were any cardiac or renal abnormalities which could then potentially be considered to be genetic in origin. Was the Bunny a Giant ?

 

[Shimmer]

Thanks, Jane. Was hoping for a response from you.

No PM - was offered a specialist one, but didn't take it up.

Bunny was a 9 month old small lionhead with no known health issues. I had him since 8 weeks old. Saw both parents - assumed not to be related and an accidental litter. Delayed neutering due to vet not doing routine ops during lockdown, and he was a late developer (6 months, and still an undescended testicle). He was lonely and v hormonal, so went ahead rather than delay another couple of months. Was waiting to bond him with others. Vet suspected a blood clot - blood darkened at one point during the op. I may ask more questions next week.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Thanks, Jane. Was hoping for a response from you.

No PM - was offered a specialist one, but didn't take it up.

Bunny was a 9 month old small lionhead with no known health issues. I had him since 8 weeks old. Saw both parents - assumed not to be related and an accidental litter. Delayed neutering due to vet not doing routine ops during lockdown, and he was a late developer (6 months, and still an undescended testicle). He was lonely and v hormonal, so went ahead rather than delay another couple of months. Was waiting to bond him with others. Vet suspected a blood clot - blood darkened at one point during the op. I may ask more questions next week.

An embolism is a possibility but obviously it is just speculation. Losing a Bunny to a routine neuter is especially tragic

 

[bunny momma]

I am sorry you lost your boy. So sad.

 

[susie bun]

So very sorry. I still haven't had my Bertie done but he's a single housebunny.

Must have been an awful shock to lose your boy. Do hope you'll find peace in having another rabbit in the future.

 

[Zoobec]

I’m so sorry xx

 

[Omi]

So sad, I'm sorry you lost him

 

[Shimmer]

Thank you everyone.