Do rabbits need to be fasted before being neutered?
The answer is no, the rabbit should keep a normal diet and daily life before neutering. Because rabbits will not vomit before and after sterilization, so there will be no anesthesia and vomiting in rabbits during sterilization. If the owner fasts before taking it to sterilization and emptying its stomach and intestines, it is very easy to cause gastrointestinal stasis in the rabbit, which will lead to fatal problems after surgery. Therefore, the owner does not need to fast before the operation of the rabbit.
At the same time, the female rabbit is best to be neutered between 1 and 2 years old, and the male rabbit is recommended to be neutered when it is 6 months old, that is, after the male rabbit becomes an adult, because no matter what The older the male or female rabbit, the greater the risk of sterilization.
What are the benefits of neutering a rabbit?
1. If it is a female rabbit, sterilization can reduce the chance of reproductive system (uterus, ovary, breast) lesions. At the same time, taking the female rabbit to sterilization can also prevent the occurrence of false pregnancy, and can prolong the life of the female rabbit.
2. If it is a male rabbit, sterilization can prevent testicular cancer and prolong the life of the male rabbit. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the behavior of male rabbits such as irritability, urination, attacking companions and owners.
3. Simultaneous neutering of rabbits can alleviate or reduce biting, fighting with companions, eccentric temperament, gnawing cages, digging soil, and making “gugu” calls during estrus sound behavior.
Precautions for sterilization of rabbits
1. The breeding environment is comfortable and quiet, Limit the rabbit’s violent jumping
2. Provide sufficient water and fresh food
3. Check the rabbit’s appetite, water intake and defecation volume
4. Check the wound Whether there is inflammation and redness, if it persists, you need to contact the veterinarian.
