I just got him neutered, and picked him up about an hour ago, is it normal for him to be a little anti-social?
He tried to jump into his cage right after he got home, but he didn't notice it was still closed, so he kinda did a face plant into the gate.. i think the drugs still have not worn off, but he is usually very affectionate and always licking me, he won't even touch his carrot that i just gave him, will this behavior go away soon?
2007-06-13 11:01:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
AFTER THE RABBIT IS NEUTERED
When you get your rabbit home, put it in a disinfected cage indoors with comfortable bedding (e.g. clean towels or Vet Bed) and a clean litter tray or newspapers. Most vets use special suture techniques to prevent rabbits chewing at stitches, but you should still check the operation site daily for any discharge or swelling.
Males usually bounce back from their operation, but females may be quiet for a day or so. The most important thing is to get your rabbit eating, or the digestive system may grind to a halt. Vets try very hard to avoid this complication, using drugs to relieve pain and stimulate the gut, but you should be prepared to tempt the rabbit with nibbles of favourite food. Freshly picked grass or herbs often work. If your rabbit isn't eating by next morning, call the vet for advice. You should also monitor the rabbits' droppings for a few days and contact the vet if few or none are produced.
2007-06-13 11:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by A.Carter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bunny will still be feeling the affects of the drugs, it will make him quite groggy probably for the rest of the day. It doesn't sound like he's doing anything unusual!
The most important thing with rabbits after any surgery is to get them eating again asap. It's not unusual for him not wanting to eat again right away, but he shouldn't go longer than 12 hours without eating. Their fast metabolisms just can't handle starvation for very long. So, put plenty of food in his cage, including his favourite fruit/veg and if he hasn't eaten by the morning you need to get some recovery food from your vet asap so you can syringe feed him.
Other than that, give him some soft bedding so his wound isn't poked by hard straw, and let him be quiet for a while so the effects of the anaesthetic can wear off.
Chalice
2007-06-13 11:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive 2 examples for you. a million.my first cat had in no way considered a rabbit and a neighbours rabbit have been given into our backyard. the cat began to stalk the rabbit, whilst it have been given close to the rabbit leapt interior the air and kung foo type kicked the catacrosss the backyard!!! 2. i now have 2 new cats and an old rabbit. between the cats likes the rabbit, in no way chases her and likes to curve up next to her on a blanket. The rabbit for the main area ignores him or from time to time lunges to tell him to diminish back off, yet ive in no way had a difficulty with them and could have confidence tat cat a hundred% around the rabbit. the different cat notwithstanding is a huge hunter and started stalking the rabbit, after some weeks of me telling the cat off or shooing him away he seems to settle for that the rabbit is a no chase zone. iwouldn'tt notwithstanding have confidence him on my own together with her. isupposee what im asserting is they're all distinctive, maximum rabbits can carry their very own against a cat yet you do could desire to evaluate the dimensions and temperament of each and every animal.
2016-10-07 11:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will be fine once the drugs wear off. Give him lots of love when he can accept it.
Thank you for neutering him.
2007-06-13 11:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by Owlwoman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋