NEUTERING OF RABBITS

       and prevent unwanted pregnancies.

           - Help with aggression problems in females

They will be admitted on the morning of the operation and there is NO need to starve them from the night before. They are usually discharged late afternoon.

It is important to check that they keep eating after their surgery, as rabbits can go off their food very quickly. We stock special rabbit food which is highly palatable and which can be syringe fed if the rabbit won't eat voluntarily.

They should also be kept on clean and dry bedding, such as newspaper or fabric, so as straw and shavings don't stick to the wound which would be uncomfortable and could cause infection the first few days. The stitches are removed  usually 10 days after surgery.