BlueberryBunbun
Well-Known Member
I've got a 4 month old (approximately) Lionheadbunny called Tufty, and she's not yet been spayed. I'm not planning onbreeding her, and she's my only bun (although she lives with a guineapig - Ned) Recently she's become very moody and territorial, refusingto be picked up, and grunting when ever I touch her "posessions" (andthis includes Ned!!) and stretches her neck out as if she's about tobite.
You all kindly explained to me this behaviour is due to her hormonesand the "teenage" years of a bun! You also told me that spaying sortsout this behaviour, so I spoke with my parents about it and they thinkit's a good idea. I'd like to ask some questions, because I'd like toknow all there is to know about spaying before I get it done... (im alittle nervous about it really, although its probably best for thebunny's health & happiness, etc)
Firstly, Does spaying really sort out behaviour? Will my bunny be madat me for having it done, and will she become more moody than beforebecause of the opperation, or will it help calm her down like she waswhen I first got her? Is it a safe, regular opperation, and do lots ofowners have it done? Are there any health benefits or health drawbacksbecause of the opperation? How should I handle my bunny before andafter the op? Are there any special things I need to provide for mybunny, and how long is the recovery period? Will it be safe for Ned tobe in the hutch with bunny after the op? (Bearing in mind that sheloves Ned, and although she bullies him a little, they never fight)
I'm going to speak to my vet in a couple of weeks time to get her nailstrimmed, and have her checked over and vaccinated, so I'll ask him/herwhat they think about spaying too.
What do you think?
Thanks for reading - Blueberry x x x
You all kindly explained to me this behaviour is due to her hormonesand the "teenage" years of a bun! You also told me that spaying sortsout this behaviour, so I spoke with my parents about it and they thinkit's a good idea. I'd like to ask some questions, because I'd like toknow all there is to know about spaying before I get it done... (im alittle nervous about it really, although its probably best for thebunny's health & happiness, etc)
Firstly, Does spaying really sort out behaviour? Will my bunny be madat me for having it done, and will she become more moody than beforebecause of the opperation, or will it help calm her down like she waswhen I first got her? Is it a safe, regular opperation, and do lots ofowners have it done? Are there any health benefits or health drawbacksbecause of the opperation? How should I handle my bunny before andafter the op? Are there any special things I need to provide for mybunny, and how long is the recovery period? Will it be safe for Ned tobe in the hutch with bunny after the op? (Bearing in mind that sheloves Ned, and although she bullies him a little, they never fight)
I'm going to speak to my vet in a couple of weeks time to get her nailstrimmed, and have her checked over and vaccinated, so I'll ask him/herwhat they think about spaying too.
What do you think?
Thanks for reading - Blueberry x x x