Rabbits getting fixed
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The following link has a section at the bottom all about Pre and Post-Op care:
https://rabbit.org/faq-spaying-and-neutering/
They will need to be kept separate after their procedures (but they can be in nearby cages). The male's hormones will take time to dissipate (as long as 6-8 weeks). That means he could try mounting her if they are together. That would not be good for either him or her while they are still healing.
https://rabbit.org/faq-spaying-and-neutering/
They will need to be kept separate after their procedures (but they can be in nearby cages). The male's hormones will take time to dissipate (as long as 6-8 weeks). That means he could try mounting her if they are together. That would not be good for either him or her while they are still healing.
Yes they are currently together, and they are 4 months turning to 5 soon
Ok, hereās the complicated part. I live with my parents and I have to go on a āFamily Tripā with them. No friends of mine know how to care for rabbits so I have too take them in a portable/foldable playpen.
What would you do in this situation if they NEED to be separated?
Are either of your rabbits showing hormonal behaviors yet? Is your buck starting to pester your female bun with excessive humping behavior? Is there any aggression, irritation, or upset between them at all? How they're behaving towards each other currently, will determine to an extent, how you may need to proceed after they get fixed. How soon after their spay/neuter are you leaving on your trip?
The male just started spraying today, and started humping yesterday, (female dosenāt seem to be irritated) and Iāve been watching him like a hawk, only humped 2x. I have seen no aggression and are always snuggling and sleeping with each other.
And my trip is just 1-2 hours after the procedure. Itās a 3 hour drive.
If she was already spayed and recovered, then maybe they could be ok together after his neuter if he wasn't too insistent on trying to hump her. The main problem is that he'll still be hormonal after the surgery, and she'll be recovering from her spay, and so you just don't want him pestering and trying to mate with her while she is in pain and recovering from her surgery. I would still keep them right next door to each other, as it could be too stressful for them to be separated and not be able to see each other as well.
They might be fine kept together for the car ride, if someone is there to separate them if he starts to bother her, though just after surgery it's doubtful either will be up to doing much.
And just be aware, as your vet will need to be too if they aren't already, that there is a chance she could already be pregnant. She's young, but that's still old enough that it's a possibility.
Also, since you'll be away from home, you'll need to be prepared for their post surgery care. Make sure the vet sends at least 3-5 days worth of meloxicam(NSAID) for both buns, dosed at 1mg/kg per day(some less experienced vets don't dose rabbits at a high enough dose) minimum, or your doe especially could be in pain, and it will be much harder to get them eating again after their surgery if they are feeling too much pain.
https://rabbit.org/the-importance-of-analgesia-pain-control-for-pet-rabbits/
https://www.vgr1.com/metacam/
I would also suggest ordering some oxbow critical care and some feeding syringes(wide tip) to have on hand in case you end up having to start syringe feeds with your rabbits. The papaya flavor seems to be the favorite of a lot of rabbits. It's cheaper to order it online if you can get it in time, but your vet should also have it available, though likely it will be more expensive. And you'll want to ask your vet about syringe feeding and how to do it in case you need to, if your rabbits haven't started eating very well by the next day.
You'll also need a way to safely warm your rabbits if necessary, as rabbits can become hypothermic after anesthesia, and a cold rabbit won't recover as well and will be less inclined to start eating on their own. I use a cotton bag filled with rice, then I microwave it for less than a minute, making absolutely sure that it's not too hot before placing it next to the rabbit(sometimes I'll also wrap it in a cotton hand towel). I can usually tell if a rabbit is too cold by feeling their ears. If their ears are warm, then their body temp is usually ok. But if the ears feel really cold, then their body temp is likely too cold and they need to be safely warmed up(nothing too hot).
If you have any questions about these things and post recovery for your rabbits, be sure to ask these questions of your vet before taking your rabbits home after the surgery. Because you'll be from home and on your trip, you'll just want to be prepared for any proplems that might come up following their surgery.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/opcare.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Medicating_your_rabbit
They might be fine kept together for the car ride, if someone is there to separate them if he starts to bother her, though just after surgery it's doubtful either will be up to doing much.
And just be aware, as your vet will need to be too if they aren't already, that there is a chance she could already be pregnant. She's young, but that's still old enough that it's a possibility.
Also, since you'll be away from home, you'll need to be prepared for their post surgery care. Make sure the vet sends at least 3-5 days worth of meloxicam(NSAID) for both buns, dosed at 1mg/kg per day(some less experienced vets don't dose rabbits at a high enough dose) minimum, or your doe especially could be in pain, and it will be much harder to get them eating again after their surgery if they are feeling too much pain.
https://rabbit.org/the-importance-of-analgesia-pain-control-for-pet-rabbits/
https://www.vgr1.com/metacam/
I would also suggest ordering some oxbow critical care and some feeding syringes(wide tip) to have on hand in case you end up having to start syringe feeds with your rabbits. The papaya flavor seems to be the favorite of a lot of rabbits. It's cheaper to order it online if you can get it in time, but your vet should also have it available, though likely it will be more expensive. And you'll want to ask your vet about syringe feeding and how to do it in case you need to, if your rabbits haven't started eating very well by the next day.
You'll also need a way to safely warm your rabbits if necessary, as rabbits can become hypothermic after anesthesia, and a cold rabbit won't recover as well and will be less inclined to start eating on their own. I use a cotton bag filled with rice, then I microwave it for less than a minute, making absolutely sure that it's not too hot before placing it next to the rabbit(sometimes I'll also wrap it in a cotton hand towel). I can usually tell if a rabbit is too cold by feeling their ears. If their ears are warm, then their body temp is usually ok. But if the ears feel really cold, then their body temp is likely too cold and they need to be safely warmed up(nothing too hot).
If you have any questions about these things and post recovery for your rabbits, be sure to ask these questions of your vet before taking your rabbits home after the surgery. Because you'll be from home and on your trip, you'll just want to be prepared for any proplems that might come up following their surgery.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/opcare.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Medicating_your_rabbit
Thanks for the advice!
We already bought syringes and critical care, we will be in a cabin at Big Bear so weāll have limited access to things.
Will the Vet give us medicine? Or will they Prescribe the medicine?
Also again, Iām keeping them in a portable/foldable Playpen, how do you suggest we separate them?
Most exercise pens have 8 connected panels. If yours is like this, you can configure the panels like this...
, the playpen Iām bringing is for travel, I can;t really change it.
