“What type of pain medication will my rabbit be on?” “What time should I pick my rabbit up?” “How long will the rabbit take to heal?” “What foods would you recommend I feed my rabbit after the surgery?"[1] X Research source
You can disinfect the cage with a mixture of one part vinegar to four parts water. Use a clean cloth to wipe down the cage’s walls and floors. Sterilize the water bowls and toys in hot water. You can boil water before removing it from the heat for a minute. Pour it over the bowls and toys.
If the receptionist or vet asks you to not feed your rabbit, it is recommended that you seek care elsewhere. While it is generally true that you should not feed pets before surgery, rabbits are a special exception, and this may be a sign that your vet is not experienced with rabbit care. [3] X Research source [4] X Research source
For up to four weeks after surgery, a male rabbit can still impregnate other rabbits. During this time, its testicles will turn dark and shrivel until they disappear; this is normal. Once the testicles are visibly gone, it is safe to put your bunnies back together. Spayed female rabbits can be injured by male rabbits (even neutered ones). Keep your female rabbit separate from the males until its stitches are removed.
If it still will not eat, put one part pellets and two parts water in a blender, and use a feeding syringe to feed it the mush. Only give this food in pea-sized amounts through the side of their mouth. [7] X Research source If it has not eaten for 12 hours after the surgery, call your vet.
A female rabbit will hide in the corner of its cage for the first 24 hours after surgery. This is normal. Leave it alone, and do not handle it during this time. If it continues this behavior much longer than a day, you should call a vet.
If you don’t have an elastic bandage, you can cut off a band from the leg of a pair of tights.
Your rabbit may be hesitant to swallow a pill. You can try hiding the pill in some food. You can also dissolve the pill in a little bit of water and use a feeding syringe to give the bunny its medication through the side of its mouth. Pain medication injections are given to rabbits subcutaneously. This means that the shot only has to penetrate the rabbit’s skin. If you are prescribed injections, ask your vet to teach you how to properly give the injection. Ask your vet when they last gave your rabbit pain medication. It is common for vets to give your rabbit a dose right before they leave for home. [10] X Research source
Bloody or pus-filled incisions An open wound or stitches Diarrhea A lack of energy or a refusal to leave the corner of the cage A “Tooth-grinding” noise Loss of body heat Drainage or swelling near the testicles (for males)
