Bunnylova4eva
Well-Known Member
I've finally made the decision; Ripley is getting neutered. I absolutely adore Ripley and even some of his little manorisms likes honking and licking me. Though those manorisms are cute and will be missed, other realated things that he does :bouquet: just aren't so adorable.
In 9 years of bunny owning, We've never had surgery done on one, and I'm scared out of my mind to take him but I'm trying not allow myself to worry too much. Our vet is very rabbit savvy, having treated buns for over 20 years and owned and bred them for years much before that. I know there's always a risk which anesthesia but at the vet they've said there's rarely a problem. I've definitely already put this off too long- he's nearing 2 years old now!
A few questions from a super paranoid bunny mum:
Monday I'm planning to take Ripley and get the pre-op blood done. I'm hoping with the extra precaution they'll catch anythign that could be amiss. Then provided all is cool on the bloodwork, he should go for the neuter this coming Friday or next. Yikes am I scared for him!
In 9 years of bunny owning, We've never had surgery done on one, and I'm scared out of my mind to take him but I'm trying not allow myself to worry too much. Our vet is very rabbit savvy, having treated buns for over 20 years and owned and bred them for years much before that. I know there's always a risk which anesthesia but at the vet they've said there's rarely a problem. I've definitely already put this off too long- he's nearing 2 years old now!
A few questions from a super paranoid bunny mum:
- What type of bedding is best after sugery? Yesterday's news? Towels in the box?
- I know you never fast before surgery, but how soon after can they have food and water? Can he have anything (within reason of coarse) directly after surgery?
- I assume he'll need a recheck after surgery, how many days later does he need to go in again? (I'll ask the vet about this anyway of coarse)
- How long (hoefully) after the procedure until behaviors like humping should go down in frequency?
- How long do they normally need pain meds afterwards?
- How long should I expect him to be mopey and quiet after surgery?
Monday I'm planning to take Ripley and get the pre-op blood done. I'm hoping with the extra precaution they'll catch anythign that could be amiss. Then provided all is cool on the bloodwork, he should go for the neuter this coming Friday or next. Yikes am I scared for him!