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- 10/14/2009 at 11:00 AM
  MySweetPea
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  So I just called and set up an appointment to have my rabbit fixed next month. The woman said that I should not give him any food the night before starting around 8pm, his appointment is the next morning. I know that he should always have food, so what should I do? Will it hurt him if he does have food up until I take him to the vet? Thank you
- 10/14/2009 at 11:04 AM
  Sarita
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  No, that is incorrect. I find that many times the receptionist do not give the right answer (don’t let that be a reflection on the vet though). Rabbits do not fast. Have you spoken to this vet before? Does he/she have experience with rabbits?
- 10/14/2009 at 11:07 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Completely ditto Sarita.
  
  I’d call back and ask the clerk to couble check with the vet to ensure they are supposed to be fasted. If the vet says to fast, run dont’ walk to find another vet they should never be fasted-there is no need, and it’s dangerous.
  
  Like Sarita said-could just be the clerk-they may not know.
- 10/14/2009 at 11:37 AM
  katie, max & penny
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  agreed with the wise ladies above me. rabbits can’t vomit so there’s no need for fasting.
- 10/14/2009 at 12:18 PM
  Desma
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  That is correct. Since rabbits do not vomit, there is no need for no allowing them to have food.
- 10/14/2009 at 12:20 PM
  MySweetPea
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  The vet I’m taking him to also fixed one of my guinea pigs about a year ago. She is highly recommended, She did a great job on my pig. I think it just may have been the receptionist. I just wanted to make sure. Thank you!
- 10/14/2009 at 12:46 PM
  Sarita
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  Yes, if she can fix a piggy, then I’m certain she can fix a rabbit too :~)
- 10/14/2009 at 1:57 PM
  bunnycutie
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  ohhhh sorry this is so unrealated by my guinea pig haad sugery to remove a scist once. he had to fast. i dont know if they can throw up or not, so was the fasting necessary? anyone know?
- 10/14/2009 at 5:07 PM
  RabbitPam
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  I don’t know for sure, but I expect the fasting may have been related to the location of the cyst.
  
  As for the neuter, please ask to speak to the vet before the surgery and quietly inform her that the receptionist gave you misinformation. That we she can correct the receptionist and prevent any future mishaps, as well as telling you that it isn’t necessary. If she says you should have the bunny fast, she’s not the best vet in town after all!
- 10/14/2009 at 11:17 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Guinea pigs can’t throw up (hence the term ‘be my guinea pig’ they test things on rats/guinea pigs, because they cannot throw up, so you know the whole dose of whatever was processed)
  As rabbitpam said-it could be related to where the cyst was
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