My rabbit was neutered. How do I care for him safely post-surgery?

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Is it okay to put underwear (little girl diaper ones) on my rabbit after he's been neutered to keep him from tearing out his stitches? Also, how do I give him his medication? Should I keep him in his playpen (small area) to make sure he doesn't move around lots? And do I have to be constantly monitoring him? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 6 months and 25 days old | 3 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

My rabbit was neutered. How do I care for him safely post-surgery?

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