Eating Before Anesthesia?

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- 04/02/2018 at 8:31 PM
  thumper
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  Hi everyone! I made an appointment for thumper for the vet and he’s getting shaved so nothing internal is happening. That being said, do I have him fast before we go? I read that we aren’t supposed to but others have told me that they should? Please help! I wanna make sure that everything goes as smooth as it can for my bun! Also, if he is to eat… any tips for things before? Thumper loves pellets and lettuce (and of course hay!) and these all make up his diet for the most part. Is there anything I should add or take away before he goes under? Thank you!!
- 04/02/2018 at 8:35 PM
  Luna
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  Do NOT fast! I would just let him eat his usual diet , except maybe no fruit (sugar) the morning of.
- 04/02/2018 at 8:39 PM
  thumper
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  Thank you so much!! Do you think I should cut the lettuce out too or is that okay? Thanks again so much!!
- 04/03/2018 at 7:43 AM
  Sirius&Luna
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  Surely he won’t be anesthetized to be shaved?
  
  Either way, bunnies should never have their diet restricted before vet visits. It’s very important that rabbits constantly have something in their stomach, and especially before something stressful like the vet.
  
  His normal diet is absolutely fine.
- 04/03/2018 at 7:46 AM
  Deleted User
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  Bombur has been shaved 3 times in the past 2 months and he’s never been under anesthesia. It takes no more than 5 minutes.
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