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Unlike dogs and cats, what can rabbits NOT do?

Vomit. Whatever a rabbit swallows has to go all the way through.

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  1. Sneeze
  2. Vomit ✔
  3. Grind their teeth

Why: Rabbits cannot vomit, so they should not be kept from eating before surgery the way dogs and cats are. After surgery they need to start eating again as soon as possible to keep the gut moving.

Huh, didn't know that: Loud tooth grinding and a hunched posture can be signs that a rabbit is in pain.

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References

Answer: Vomit. Rabbits cannot vomit, so they should not be kept from eating before surgery the way dogs and cats are. After surgery they need to start eating again as soon as possible to keep the gut moving.

  1. Illness of Rabbits, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/illness-of-rabbits
    Rabbits also cannot vomit.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Illness of Rabbits, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/illness-of-rabbits
    Other signs of pain or illness include grinding teeth and sitting in a hunched posture.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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