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My rabbit hasn't eaten after spay surgery. Is this an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 5 months and 17 days old | 3.02 lbs

My rabbit hasn't eaten since 30 hours ago because of her neautering is that normal?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

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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