Is it safe to travel with my rabbit on an airplane right after neuter surgery?

I suggest you ask your vet how they plan to do the surgery. They will be able to give you better answers to your questions since we are not privy to their procedures. All I can tell you is what most vets do. Most veterinarians do not leave stitches on the outside of the incision any more. They will likely be only under the skin so you may not have to worry about the stitches. The medication he would take after surgery is usually a liquid and you would just squirt it in his mouth. Your vet can show you how to do this. Yes, you should keep him in small area for about 7-10 days to minimize his activity. You should constantly monitor him for the first 12 hours after surgery. After that you should just check on him every 6 hours or so to make sure his is doing OK. Hope this answers your questions. Best wishes.

No, rabbits would not be a particularly high risk for haemorrhage following castration once performed by an experienced vet. Nursing care of rabbits to prevent loss of body heat during anaesthesia is important as is good pain relief and early feeding after recovery

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Usually neuter surgeries go without complications although like with any surgeries animals can have complications from being under anesthesia. It is recommended to avoid him getting to the incision to avoid delayed healing. You can do this by using an e-collar which you can obtain from your veterinarian or local pet store. Sometimes non-steroidal anti-inaflammarory drugs are used for a few days after surgery. Good luck!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Spaying female rabbit involve giving general anaesthesia (either by injections or by inhaling anaesthetic gas) and performing surgery to remove the ovaries and the uterus. The abdomen is clipped once the bunny is asleep, then a small incision on the abdominal wall is made and finally the ovaries / uterus are removed. There are usually 3-4 stitches inside the abdomen and some stitches to close up the abdomen and the skin. Most of the rabbits are back to normal very quickly after the surgery (within 1-2 days), so hopefully Oreo will also recover rapidly. You will need to make sure she is kept warm at home, she eating as normal and passing normal stools. She will likely be prescribed a few days or pain killers to go home with.

Thank you for using Pet Coach, and for posting the picture. From the picture it appears that the scrotal incision may have opened up and their may be a large blood clot there. I would highly encourage you to have a follow up appointment with your veterinarian to make sure that there is no infection and to See if the incision needs to be revised or not. I would encourage you to do this today if possible. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Neutering your male bunny is definitely a good idea, as it will help him not spray urine or be aggressive, and will prevent unwanted pregnancy should you decide to get a female rabbit in the future.

Neutering rabbits can have an affect on their overall demeanor and behavior, but it should not create total personality changes usually. If he was acting completely different prior to his surgery than he is now, I would be worried that something could be medically wrong. I would have to know more about his current health status and any other clinical signs you might be noting however to make any sort of guesses at what might be going on. I would also be interested in knowing how long ago Shadow was neutered, and in relation to this when these things were noticed. In terms of companionship, rabbits definitely do better with a buddy. If you plan on introducing him to another rabbit, I would try to do it slowly. I would also recommend getting either another neutered male or a spayed female in order to minimize any likelihood of aggression.