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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Mocha not doing so well after a spay.

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    • Digmo31353
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        Hi guys. I’m new here. I got Mocha from a family member who really had no idea how to take care of rabbits. She was left alone in a basement for the majority of her life (she is almost 2) so that was already tragic. He surrendered her to me about a month ago. I took her to a rabbit savvy vet and got the okay that she was in good health and got her spayed Thursday afternoon. She ate breakfast before she went into surgery. The actual spay itself went fine, incision looks good, but she has barely eaten since then. I managed to get her to eat a treat and a small piece of Kale Thursday night but that is it. This morning when I woke up, and noticed she still didn’t really eat (I’ve been trying different greens and such as well as her staples) I took her to the vet. They gave her more injectable pain meds and also 2 injectable gut stimulates plus critical care food to feed with a syringe. I fed her with the syringe before I had to go into work, hoping that by the time I got back, she wouldn’t be in so much pain and try to eat. I just got back (little less than 7 hours) and she still hasn’t touched her food. If she doesn’t eat by tomorrow I will have to hospitalize her and she is already so stressed I just feel so bad. I’ve never gone through this with a female bun before. I’ve only had boys and they’ve always bounced back pretty quick. I guess I just want good vibes because I don’t want to lose her basically as soon as I got her. any tips? I’m freaking out.


      • DethronedbyQueenB
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          I have only had my boys done so far.

          (((lotsa good vibes and a prayer if ok))))


        • Roberta
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            Keep offering moist greens like sweet basil, coriander/cilantro, parsley etc. If you have some critical care syringe feed that every 3_4 hrs or you can make up a pellet slurry. Most importantly allow her a quiet space where she can regain her bearings. It is not unusual for them to take a day or two to start eating properly again but any longer than that they need to in immediately for after care. The one mistake people make is to fuss over them in the first 12 hrs which heightens their stress. Make sure she is warm and comfortable in her usual space and resist the urge to keep disturbing her for other than feeds and some gentle nose rubs for couple of hours.


          • robyn and 'tipps'
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              Major positive vibes to both you and Mocha ((( ))). Totally understand your fear and seriously look forward to reading she has come thru this and is back to enjoying her life with you. Best wishes and please keep us updated.


            • Bam
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                (((((Mocha)))))

                You’ve already gotten excellent advice.


              • Digmo31353
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                  Thank you to everyone who sent out good vibes and prayers! Mocha ate a little bit of hay last night and I actually cried joyful tears lol. I also saw her sneak some cilantro from the bowl of greens I changed out for her. This morning, she ate more hay and cilantro/parsley and even a baby carrot! Also she left poops in the litterbox! I’m so happy! She gave me quite a scare. Thanks again guys. She’s not eating totally normal yet but it’s an awesome start! I can’t wait to get my laptop back so I can post pictures of her and my other bun, Digby!


                • tobyluv
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                    Welcome to Binky Bunny! I didn’t see your thread until now. I’m glad that Mocha is feeling better and starting to eat. I hope that she will be fully recovered soon and back to her normal diet and activities.


                  • Roberta
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                      Excellent news Digmo.


                    • robyn and 'tipps'
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                        That’s great news, Digmo! (((Mocha))). Yes, let’s see some pics of her when she is totally recovered 🙂

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