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- 06/21/2022 at 5:37 AM
  Tofu&pecan
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  I have just had my male lion head neutered and have some questions (currently 12 hours post op) – next vet follow up is 2 days post-op
  
  1. we were not given any medication to give my boy afterwards at all – when queried the vet told me this was not needed?? Is this normal?
  
  2. he is over grooming a lot and I saw that his right incision was spotting a bit of blood every time he groomed down there – the left had already clotted – I have created a in the meantime pants out of a fluffy sock and cutting holes for legs, tail and for him to poo and wee bit covering the incision, is this okay??
  
  3. his left eye is weeping, I heard this is because they put a special gooey stuff to keep them from drying out?
  
  4. Post-op he has already drank a bowl and a half of water yet has not passed any urine, it’s been 10 hours, he is pooping normally and eating/drinking normally, also jumping and moving around like normal?
- 06/21/2022 at 5:44 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Here is some general guidance provided by Wabbitwiki: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Spaying_and_neutering_rabbits#After_the_operation
  1. Typically no…. even for a neuter, a couple days of pain medication is recommended to have, at least on hand.
  2. Yes, do what you can to prevent excessive prodding at the surgical site to ensure it heals. Any sort of fit clothing should still be loose enough to allow breathing and circulation. That being said, without a picture it’s hard to assess whether your arrangement is “safe”, so check the website linked above about e-collar and other rabbit-safe alternatives.
  3. Hard to say based on a brief description, but yes, they do apply something on the eyes during longer procedures that can make the eyes appear watery for a couple days after. It should not be actively watering though (in my experience).
  4. He shouldn’t have access to things to jump on at all during this time, and it is natural that he doesn’t want to move very much considering the operation.
  Ultimately, do not hesitate to call the vet to ask questions about what you’re observing and whether it is normal. They are the one who’s most familiar with your rabbit’s operation (and are also a medically trained professional), so getting confirmation/insights from them is most valuable during this period of time.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 06/21/2022 at 5:59 AM
  Tofu&pecan
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  Thanks for the reply, on number 4 when I meant jumping there is nothing for him to actually jump on and his area is padded with towels and blankets, I meant more that he is binkying (which I cannot prevent) – that was more a queries about whether the lack of urination is normal, however, this morning (24hours post-op) he did finally pass an absurdly large amount of urine!
  
  he is now 24 hours post op
  
  – we cleaned his eye and all the remaining “goo” they used has now been removed meaning he is no longer weeping
  
  – the fluffy sock worked well and the left incision looks perfectly clotted now, I’m allowing him some time without it but will be keeping it on until his post-op review tomorrow morning
  
  – he no longer seems drowsy at all and seems very much himself, still a bit reluctant to eat his pellets but other than that he seems fine in himself
  
  thank you for your reply!
- 06/22/2022 at 6:16 AM
  DanaNM
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  Glad he’s doing better!
  
  I’m going to move this thread to the “Rabbit Q&A” section as this section is for discussion about forum rules.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 06/22/2022 at 9:22 AM
  Bam
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  This sounds great! It is normal for rabbit-savvy vets to not give a painkiller for young boys post surgery. They get a long lasting shot at the clinic before they go home, and they generally do excellently without any extra. (It’s very much different for girls, because spay surgery is a lot more invasive). Obviously if the vet detects a problem at the post surgery check up they’ll then give whatever drug needed, f ex painkillers and antibiotics. Complications are rare though. Just keep an eye on the ball sacks, some buns get heavy (golf ball-size) swelling of one or both, and that can mean there’s a leaking blood vessel. In general, a neuter is a simple affair because the testicles are located outside of the abdominal cavity. I hope he’s right back to eating, pooping and peeing now!
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