Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Re: Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Phrin Vernon RVN — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:47:15 GMT

We tend to stress the importance of getting them to eat and to ingest their ceacotrophs, although this isn't on our post op sheet. We usually send them home with some probiotic of some description too, and all bunny ga's get metaclop. We like them to eat before we send them home ideally, and always see them 48hrs post op.

I also advise people to be aware of any signs of pain, as this again can stop them from eating, esp dentals!

The main things I say on discharge are make sure they are warm, are eating within 12hrs MAX and do not show any signs of pain. Wound management / self trauma generally not an issue as we use SQ sutures and tissue glue.

Our bunny post op sheets need revising too!

Re: Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Emma Purnell — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:12:31 GMT

We offer Fibreplex if they want it as well, I am well aware our current information is below par, hence it being on my list of things to improve!

Re: Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Nicola Smith — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:20:08 GMT

Also advise on bedding that wont stick to wounds. I advise them to tempt them to eat and suggest fresh herbs and some greens or any other favourites - I find if they can get them to eat they are generally fine. We do also offer fibreplex paste.

Re: Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Emma Purnell — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:48:00 GMT

Haven't forgotten... promise!

RIGHT.

Ours includes:

Mention that they will be 'under par' for 24 hours - particularly if elderly.

That they may dribble but to report back with any excess salivation.

Keep them WARM and away from any draughts.

That they eat normally and pass normal droppings within 12 hours after getting home.

When to give medications, come back and, on the rare occasion we use stitches, when they are due to come out.

Also, the emergency contact number for the surgery!

We also leave a section so anything special can be written on. Hope this helps!

Re: Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Catherine Raymond — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:49:02 GMT

Thank you Emma, really appreciate it!

Re: Post GA instructions for rabbit owners

Emma Purnell — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:25:50 GMT

We have one at the moment, I will try to print one tomorrow and see if I can help with what we recommend. I am not thrilled with ours at the moment, it is one I am working on!