Ok---so Bobi, my buck and molly, a doe are both going in next week for their 'alterations'---the vet said, 'No food after 8pm the night before'-----this is wrong information---can you guys give me some info on what to do, how to prepare them for their surgeries? This vet did neuter Pip--my lionhead and he came out just fine----I didn't know about their sensitive digestive tracts before I took him in. My bad.
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neutering and spaying
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monkeypuzzler
Mama Doe
I'd agree with the above, that's very dangerous information to be giving out as rabbits should never be starved. I would consider looking for a more rabbit savvy vet in your area, and also have a chat with your current practice to let them know that they are giving out wrong info.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
I'm afraid I agree with the above. I've just booked my little doe for her spay (after deliberating on how rabbit savvy my vets really are) and a nurse talked to me for quite a while (and not because I was asking question). Amongst other things, she advised me to take some of her usual food to help her get eating when she comes round, everything she said was really reassuring. If they had said to starve her I would have run a mile:shock:.
The particular vet is sort of the vet for the small village in which I live. I did call other vets outside of town to get different estimated costs and everyone else were EXTREMELY high---like $275-$300 for a doe and $250 for a buck---they all charged $$ for things like the rent for a recovery cage!
I know this vet has altered many bunnies for the animal sanctuary up the street. Maybe I could bring him some information and make him aware? Do any of you know of any good links which I could present to him and see how he reacts?
I sincerely appreciated all of your input! Thank you so much!
I know this vet has altered many bunnies for the animal sanctuary up the street. Maybe I could bring him some information and make him aware? Do any of you know of any good links which I could present to him and see how he reacts?
I sincerely appreciated all of your input! Thank you so much!
clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
have you chatted with the animal sanctuary to ask them how happy they were with his service, and whether he lost any of their rabbits?
i would not be at all confident for a vet with such a lack of basic knowledge, to perform major surgery on my pet. good luck
i would not be at all confident for a vet with such a lack of basic knowledge, to perform major surgery on my pet.
good luck
jenzel5
Mama Doe
Was it definately a vet you spoke to? Sometimes a receptionist will give out wrong information over the phone. This may not mean the vet will not do their job properly. I would ring them up first and make sure someone knows that you were given wrong information. If it was indeed a receptionist then they all need to be told the right information so no one is told this again.:wave:
jenzel5
Mama Doe
Then this doesn't necessarily mean the vets are not going to do a good job. You may want to let them know that you were given this information so that the receptionists are reminded. If you are feeling uneasy about the vets ring up and speak to a vet and ask what their advice is. I'm sure they won't tell you to starve your rabbit. If so then don't use them.
