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Spayed rabbit not eating or pooping since yesterday. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 4 lbs

I got my rabbit spayed yesterday morning and she has barely eaten since and I don't think she has pooped.

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2017

Rabbits have very sensitive GI systems and signs of inappetence and constipation could suggest a serious underlying illness. It is very important that you take Emmie back to the vet who spayed her right away. These signs could be because if a reaction to the anesthesia or they could suggest a more serious issue including infection or pain from the surgery. Good luck! I hope Emmie is feeling better soon.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    This isn't a very good sign, it can happen either due to pain or due to gut stasis caused by the anesthesia, i would recommend taking her to the vet that spayed her as she will need some supportive treatment to get her GI system moving again as well as pain killers if she has not received any yet.

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    Published on August 19th, 2017

    This is not normal. Typically when I neuter a rabbit they are eating with in minutes of waking up from anesthesia. I would take him to the vet immediately . Anorexia in rabbits can lead to there intestines not functioning properly. This is a big concern. It is possible the anesthesia or pain is making Bianca not want to eat. I would try to force feed with critical care and get to a vet for more aggressive help

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