Tooth abscess post-op care please!

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- 12/20/2017 at 9:29 PM
  B. Silva
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  My little 1.5 year old Netherland Dwarf just had a tooth root abscess/teeth/partial jaw removal Monday he miraculously made it home and has been going steady (today is Wednesday). I am wondering about post-op care – YES I’ve consulted with my bunny savvy vet. I am interested mainly in any teas he can have and how to go about preparing them (preferably just the water if possible). He is eating Oxbow Critical Care for now, but he seems to be more interested in water than “food”. I was instructed no veggies for 5 days and definitely no pellets or hay so he can rest his jaw. I want to be able to get the most nutrients into him as possible so he continues to stay strong and recover – this was MAJOR surgery. Any insights welcome!
- 12/22/2017 at 1:34 PM
  Bam
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  Buns can have chamomile tea. Mint tea as well. Both kinds are sold in tea bags. Serve cool or lukewarm, obviously. I think you could make tea of practically any herb, if you like. Rosemary and thyme both have antiseptic properties.
  
  Other than that, I don’t know. I’m sorry your bun has to go through this. Oxbow Critical care should give him all the nutrients he needs, you can make it extra runny if you feel he wants extra fluids.
- 12/22/2017 at 7:54 PM
  B. Silva
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  Thank you I had purchased Rooibos tea for the dogs – was hoping bunnies could have this too, but I’ll stick with something safe! Mint will probably stimulate his appetite a bit as well
- 12/22/2017 at 10:08 PM
  DanaNM
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  Oh my goodness! He sounds like a little fighter, most bunnies are…
  
  I would just keep pushing the Critical Care (mine like the apple banana flavor)… some bunnies like it more with a bit of canned unsweetened pumpkin mixed in. It has lots of moisture and fiber, so it’s nutritious for them.
  
  Moose will ate CC off a plate the day his abscess was treated and 2 molars pulled, so do try offering it that way if you haven’t yet. Just make sure that you don’t let it sit too long, as it can go bad very quickly once it’s mixed with water.
  
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