Rabbit castration

Re: Rabbit castration

Saskia Quinn — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:37:02 GMT

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I know - you gotta love him. He's such a funny one

When he first ever did that, boy did we panic!! He throws himself over so quickly that we thought the worst.....

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my greyhounds - Ranger & Saskia do the exact same

Re: Rabbit castration

Debbie Summers — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:11:53 GMT

Glad he's back to his usual self Button!

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Anonymous — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:39:54 GMT

I know - you gotta love him. He's such a funny one

When he first ever did that, boy did we panic!! He throws himself over so quickly that we thought the worst.....

Re: Rabbit castration

Saskia Quinn — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:15:48 GMT

very cute button

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Vicky RVN — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:41:43 GMT

Awww bless him, that is cute!

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:36:59 GMT

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Funny I remember seeing him in that position yesterday lol

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Awww!! And what a fine job you did too! He's back to his mental self again today. Bless.

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Nicola Daw — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:08 GMT

Funny I remember seeing him in that position yesterday lol

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:19:04 GMT

Ok, here's a photo of him relaxing. He literally throws himself on to his back - sorry, it's not a very clear photo though as it's from a phone!

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:03:50 GMT

Watch this space..... my boyfriend is about to send a picture to my computer...........

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Vicky RVN — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:26:15 GMT

Haha we need to see a pic of that!

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:14:36 GMT

Thanks guys.

He's currently laying down on his back with his feet in the air (he does that all the time)!!! Bless him.

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Vicky RVN — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:03:44 GMT

Aww glad he's doing ok.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:03:08 GMT

Hi Button,

glad to hear all is going well with Dexter today

Re: Rabbit castration

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:38:56 GMT

Thanks guys. I've spoken to my vet today. He said to keep an eye on him. He does wonder whether its the skin glue though (something that he doesn't normally use) as a rabbit that was castrated last week ended up having an infection from licking too much too (it was also used on Dexter), whereas this rabbits brother didn't have the glue and has been fine.

He's had plenty of pain relief and I feel a lot better now (should last a good few days). I just hated the thought of the little fella being in pain, after all - he didn't choose to have this op. Although he didn't look or act like he was in pain, I did worry about him. I think it was probably more discomfort from the op - the clipping most be driving him mad.

He's hardly licked at it at all today. He's eating, drinking and toileting all fine and had a big run around a minute ago (me too as I was trying to catch up with him!).

Re: Rabbit castration

Saskia Quinn — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:18:48 GMT

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We advise owners of bunnies that if they have to wear buster collars, to hand feed the caecatrophs the following day or even syringe feed them. Buster collars are not a definite no-no just need to feed them their poo

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A good idea Fi, one I would advise to clients - what I was trying to say was long term use was a definite no no unless owners were prepared to either remove the collar at times or feed caecotrophs. Caecotrophs play a vital part of a rabbits diet - as I am sure we all know here anyway

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Fiona Leathers — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:11:50 GMT

We advise owners of bunnies that if they have to wear buster collars, to hand feed the caecatrophs the following day or even syringe feed them. Buster collars are not a definite no-no just need to feed them their poo

Re: Rabbit castration

Saskia Quinn — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:49:26 GMT

Button,

I would assume he has had pain relief, though if you want to be sure, then best to check with the practice.

I know buster collars are a no no for rabbits, however, if its a choice of him interfering too much with his wound, or not eating his caecotrophs for a night, I would definitely pop the collar on him. Put it on last thing tonight then take off first thing in morning and see how he is.

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Debbie Summers — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:22:14 GMT

Can you speak to anyone from the practice to check? A lot of small furries (and big ones!) will lick and chew wounds because they are sore / painful. If they keep at it, they will open it up, and need re-anaesthetising to re-suture the wound, which obviously in a rabbit is not ideal. I would recommend you try & speak to someone from the practice (if they do their own OOH) and try & find out. If need be, can you take him along to have some pain relief? It might save you having to take him in again tomorrow for another op!

Sorry, but I've seen too many of these cases the next day for another op....

Debbie

Re: Rabbit castration

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:11:36 GMT

Ohh god, don't say that! I assume he's had pain relief... I would like to think so anyway. He doesn't seem in pain, maybe having a bit of discomfort. I guess it feels funny down there...

Just worried as I don't want him to irritate it.

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Debbie Summers — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:56:38 GMT

Has he had any pain relief? If not, can you get him some? He may be chewing because he is in pain.

Just a thought. Hope he doesn't open it up!

Debbie

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Cat Woman — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:54:03 GMT

Is he on covering abs or not? Will certainly make it sore, if not infected, if he constantly goes at it. Obviously elizabethan collars are not a good idea for rabbits, but perhaps you could pop one on for an hour or two this evening, just to break the habit? Maybe a smear of emla cream to take away the soreness - although he might get a numb tongue! Not sure what else you can do.

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Anonymous — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:41:29 GMT