Thlemer`s spaying...

[Rottieluver45]

Yesterday,as most of you know,Thelmer got spayed. Since that she has bearly eaten and hasn`t gone poop at all. Is that normal? I knew she wouldn`t eat much but she hasn`t gone poop since friday morning. She has peed though!

P.S.I`m suppose to check her stitches,right?


this was posted in Pet Health but no one responded so maybe I`ll get more respones!

[Aspen and Misty]

Julian acted fine after his nutering. But guys always take it better then girls. i didn't check his stiches, but you can if you want. I would ask Karen or Daisy's mom about this question. They are much more knowledged then I am.


Ash

[Rottieluver45]

Cute sig, Ash. :D

[JGuitaristR]

I've always checked my animal's stitches... sometimes they manage to pull them out and they need to be ''re-stitched.'' Also, it is very important to know if it's getting infected, of course Thelmer was probably put on some type of antibiotic? If so, that takes care of the infection 'threat.'

Oooooh, Thelmer is just adorable!

[Rottieluver45]

Originally posted by JGuitaristR
I've always checked my animal's stitches... sometimes they manage to pull them out and they need to be ''re-stitched.'' Also, it is very important to know if it's getting infected, of course Thelmer was probably put on some type of antibiotic? If so, that takes care of the infection 'threat.'

Oooooh, Thelmer is just adorable!

Thelmer wasn`t put on any antibiotic. I looked at her stitches earlier and they seemed fine!


Thanks, I think she`s adorable too! :D ;)

[Uabassoon]

Well I'm not sure if it's normal or not, but so me I think if she hasn't been able to eat then it would only make sense that she hasn't pooped because poop is waste from food. I also got my rescue cat Little Grey spayed yesterday and she didn't eat when I brought her home, so she hasn't pooped yet either.

[jenluckenbach]

I am not sure how long she will have a reduced appetite, but if nothing goes in then it is normal for nothing to come out (If you know what I mean);)

[shellonabeach]

If she's not eating anything then that can be a big problem.

Was Thelmer starved before her spay? I ask because rabbits and rodents cannot vomit and therefore should not be starved. Starving for any length of time can have a derimental effect on the gut and stop it working properly.

Is she eating ok now? Have you tried offering her ger favourite foods?

If she has not improved I would give your vet a ring and perhaps they can give something to stimulate her appetite.

[Rottieluver45]

Originally posted by shellonabeach
If she's not eating anything then that can be a big problem.

Was Thelmer starved before her spay? I ask because rabbits and rodents cannot vomit and therefore should not be starved. Starving for any length of time can have a derimental effect on the gut and stop it working properly.

Is she eating ok now? Have you tried offering her ger favourite foods?

If she has not improved I would give your vet a ring and perhaps they can give something to stimulate her appetite.

She ate regularly before she went into surgery. Last night she ate quite a bit of hay but that`s the only thing she has eaten in a while. Thanks everyone!

[shellonabeach]

If she is eating hay then that is a good sign, the hay will aid in keeping the gut working properly :)

[PayItForward]

Hopeing Thelma feels better.

[Rottieluver45]

Originally posted by PayItForward
Hopeing Thelma feels better.

LOL! We`ve talked about this before...It`s Thelmer!:D ;)

[zippy-kat]

Sophie didn't eat "right" for a day or two after the spay. And, as the others said, if nothing comes in - nothing goes out. It's a good sign that she's peeing!

Just FYI on the antibiotics:
ORAL penicilins such as Amoxicilin and Clavamox can kill rabbits. They destroy the good "gut stuff" (flora, etc.).

If Thelmer still isn't eating right, you might try giving her a couple tablespoons full of plain yougurt or the pineapple/pina coloda kind. Most bunnies like this as a treat plus it has the same effect as papaya/pineapple tablets.

Baby food is another option to try! :)

[Rottieluver45]

Thanks! She`s been eating more hay but that`s the only thing.