That is just weird. I really don’t know what to say.

I am with Monkeybun on this one…
Since they say they did an ultrasound, even if he was a boy and his testicles hadn’t descended, you would still be able to see them. Is this vet rabbit savvy? Maybe get a second opinion?

Some dogs lack testicles due to a genetic failure, could the same not apply for bunnies?

Does he act like he has sexually matured?

Very weird!!! How old is he?

I just looked it up and humans born without testicles do have a sex drive as well, although very small. So perhaps?

It is called cryptorchidism if the stones have not descended and anorchia if it is actually missing from birth, so you might want to look into it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptorchidism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorchia

Of course, it will affect him physically if this is the case, as far as I can read. Although I’m not sure why since, a castration would mean anyhow that the stones were removed.

I’ll be sending vibes – please keep us updated.

(((VIBES))) for your Sugarbear!

Good luck, Shuggie!!

(((Sugar vibes!!!)))

I don’t know if it’s unusual in rabbits, but I know that cryptorchidism is common in dogs and other species. My first dog, an Italian Greyhound, had only one testicle. The neutering procedure ended up costing us more then usual because they had to go inside of him to locate the missing one, lol.

I’m glad you got a second opinion. Good luck, Sugar!!!!

Any update yet?

He’ll prob be uncomfortable for a bit. It wasn’t your standard procedure for sure! Still, so much better for his health in the long run. More (((healing vibes))) for Sugarbear.

Some have had success by tapping hay or some herbs on their nose. Sometimes they’ll bite it just to make you stop, then continue to eat it. Or just putting in front of their mouth? btw, if someone did that to me post-surgery I’d be mighty cranky! lol. But it is for rabbits benefit so…
He might not be insterested until tomorrow. Was he given long lasting pain meds or were you given any to take home?

Try grinding up his pellets with some water. Feed the mush to Sugarbear with the syringe gently. It is best to place the syringe in the side of his mouth, behind the front teeth. Have a cloth nearby as it can be messy.

Definitely try his favorites. Hay usually isn’t as appetizing to them right away after surgery. Smudge would go for the romaine lettuce though She didn’t eat any of her hay til the day after. But, at least she was eating something!

Yes, I imagine that his neuter was more involved than a regular neuter – more like a spay and spays usually take a good 3 days before they return to normal. I say just wait the night as he has had pain meds and anesthesia and needs to recover from that. Do make sure you get pain meds for him though.

Vibes for Sugar! Definitely more invasive. If this were a famale spay, the lack of eating would be completely normal at this point. Keep a very close eye on him like you’re doing, and don’t hesitate to call the vet up if you feel you need assistance.

I’m glad the new vet managed to locate them both! I hope he’s started nibbling some by now. If he didn’t like the critical care stuff, did you try baby food? I know that’s an alternative, and lots of flavor options which he may find enticing.

Oh good…nibbling is a good sign. Sending more healing vibes! Keep us updated.

Is he starting to eat and move around a little more normally now?

That’s great! I’m glad he’s getting better.

I bet you see a lot more progress today.

Wonderful! Did the vet want to see him back for a check-up in a couple weeks?

I’ve had success getting a sickly rabbit to eat with parsley and cilantro. They have nice stems and you can stick them right in the mouth, encouraging them to want to eat. Sometimes, just getting them annoyed causes them to bite at it, and thus keep munching.