Desexing Info Pack
PLEASE USE A RABBIT SAVVY VET TO DESEX YOUR RABBIT(S)
This is ESSENTIAL. We cannot stress how important it is to use a rabbit savvy vet to desex your rabbit.
Rabbits are not like cats and dogs... they need specialist care and an experienced rabbit savvy vet.
Failing to do so or choosing a clinic because it is 'cheap,' can lead to unnecessary suffering for your rabbit(s) as well as massive restorative vet bills.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FILES THOROUGHLY - They will give you all of the information you need to ensure your rabbit's procedure is as pain free as possible and that their recovery is fast and without complications.
This file contains all of the information you need to understand how a rabbit desex should be done and how the post op period should be managed.
DESEXING
PAIN RELIEF
Your rabbit should be administered pain medication at the time of surgery and also be sent home with 3-4 days (neuter) and 4-5 days (spey) pain medication.
Rabbits metabolise medications faster than cats and dogs so the commonly used ‘48 hour pain jab’ will not be sufficient for your rabbit and it may need more pain relief as soon as 12 hours after surgery.
Please read through the Desexing file THOROUGHLY so that you know what the correct dose and interval for pain relief is for your rabbit to take home after their desex.
Ask for this in writing from the clinic when you book in so that if it is later refused you can refer them to the agreement.
The ‘Vets’ file has a list of vets that have been reported as rabbit savvy by satisfied customers.
- Please note there are cautions noted for certain clinics.
- Always use the vet listed and check that the vet listed is still at the clinic because other vets at the same clinic may not be rabbit savvy.
VETS
This file shows you how to medicate your rabbit and how to force feed if needed.
SYRINGE FEEDING AND GIVING MEDICATION
Your rabbit may not eat properly after being desexed (especially if you have not been given pain relief to give at home). It is essential that your rabbit starts to eat ASAP after surgery.
This file tells you all about stasis and what to do about it.
STASIS