Just neutered my male rabbit.... Not eating pleae help!!

ArtyC

I got my male rabbit nuetered yesterday. He hasn't touched food since. Brought him back to vets today and feeding him with a syringe. Terrified he's not going to recover. Anyone here have a rabbit with any problems like this? I've a stack of veggies and pellets left out but he's not at all interested...

aonb

Is he drinking? That is the most important thing. If not, you should syringe some water in to him. Presumably the vet today gave him the 'all clear' (from an infection etc point of view)?I dont know about rabbits, but I would have thought the whole vet/anaesthetic/surgery/travelling experience would be quite traumatic. As long as he is not getting dehydrated, let him rest and recover and hopefully he will be back on form for you very soon.

SillyMangoX

I remember reading something before that you need to get a rabbit back eating ASAP after a surgery to prevent the digestive system from shutting down, so it may be that you need to force feed him to get things going again. I'm no expert in rabbit care so maybe someone more experienced may be able to give you better advice!

ArtyC

I am feeding him through a syringe and got stuff to help bring hunger but so far just a very small nibble at some veggies. It is very important for them to be eating
Was just hoping someone here may be through the same thing and round give me a good story

Another all mightier with my cranky bunny it will be I imagine
Thanks for replies

boomerang

Yep, gut stasis is the problem if they're not eating.

Try him with some baby food - the pureed kind, vegetable variety - no meat content.