Swelling after neuter?

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- 06/06/2009 at 8:03 PM
  katie, max & penny
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  I just got my boy bunny Max neutered yesterday. He’s got some swelling near the area and the skin is pinkish red. Is this normal recovery or should I be worried? He’s my first bunny and I’m super paranoid and I don’t know what’s normal! Thanks so much
- 06/06/2009 at 8:41 PM
  BinkyBunny
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  There may be a little pink and some minor swelling. Do you have a photo? Also,is your vet open on the weekends? It’s always a good idea to consult with your vet with any post surgery questions.
  
  Is is doing okay otherwise? is he eating and pooping by now?
- 06/07/2009 at 9:29 AM
  Beka27
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  How is he today?
- 06/07/2009 at 2:20 PM
  TARM
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  As long as he doesn’t look like this you’re probably OK.
  
  This was my Digger the day after his neuter. I took him to the vet who said this only happens very infrequently. They gave him a steroid shot and he shrunk down considerably by the next day.
- 06/07/2009 at 7:00 PM
  MooBunnay
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  It is pretty normal for there to be a little bit of swelling, but the swelling should be decreasing as opposed to increasing. Also, a pink-ish color is normal, but a very bright red, or any discharge from the incision is not normal.
- 06/07/2009 at 8:06 PM
  bunnytowne
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  Calling the vet may be a very good idea. They can relieve your concerns or see him again to check.
- 06/08/2009 at 10:24 AM
  katie, max & penny
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  Yeah he’s doing great- eating, pooping, standing up. He’s pretty active- no binkying or running but he’s hopping around and being his curious little self. The swelling has gone down some and the area isn’t red anymore- just skin colored. I think he’s on the mend!
- 06/08/2009 at 10:25 AM
  katie, max & penny
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  He definitely doesn’t look like that. I’m sorry Digger (and you) had to go through that!! Thanks for the picture- that definitely helped.
- 06/08/2009 at 2:50 PM
  bunnytowne
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  Great this is good to hear. They sure can worry us. Glad to hear he is on the mend.
- 06/09/2009 at 11:39 PM
  BinkyBunny
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  Sounds good! I’m glad he’s on the mend!
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