https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/16744/inappetant-rabbit-post-castrationI neutered an obese rabbit on Friday. He came from a very restricted home life (cage on top of stand, never allowed out to exercise, fed god knows what) and came into the hands of the RSPCA when the owner passed away. Op went went well, routine closeden-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/99708?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:16:48 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:4b5b8cdc-3d82-4a61-85ef-531dcd8fae70Linda Filshie<p>Thanks Marie much appreciated - this morning bunny decided he&#39;d had enough of not eating and has been taking critical care voluntarily and passing more normal sized pellets without any further intervention!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/99657?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:24:10 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:54cd3592-aef3-408a-97a0-b76f2bca6c62Marie Kubiak<p>I would restart analgesia - the main reason for post-op ileus in rabbits is pain. We routinely use bupre q6hrs on the day of the op plus metacam SC, and follow up with metacam at 0.4-0.6mg/kg sid at home for at least 3d and this seems sufficient to keep them comfortable. For ongoing ileus with no underlying illness we use oral high fibre feeding, IV fluids, buprenorphine and ranitidine. Exercise</p> <p>The husbandry issues probably had this rabbit in a compromised state to start with putting him on the brink of GI compromise and surgical stress and pain gave him the last push. When was he bonded to the female - even though appearing settled there may be some intimidation/insecurity still going on if a recent change. Is his weight dropping? Is hydration ok?</p> <p>As bright and passing faeces I would start with a conscious abdo Xray and consider bloods if all appears ok with this.</p> <p>Marie</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>