What to expect?

Hey.
Pippin is going to vet omorrow to be neutered, so was just wondering if anyone can give me any advice as to what to expect when I bring him home and how I can make sure he gets recovers quickly.
Thank you xxx

Hi, I had my bunny "done" a few months back. When you drop him off, take some of his favourite things with him - I gave Nermal his fleecy sleeping tunnel, his own food bowl and some food, his own water bottle, some hay etc. The vets staff thought it was quite funny that he turned up with an overnight bag!!

I was told that the procedure itself is straightforward, and much less invasive than with girl bunnies, so even though there's always a risk, it's pretty low. The amount of time they're under anaesthetic is relatively short.

Apparently after the op Nermal spent the day with his legs kicked out behind him snoozing in his tunnel, and he was pretty wobbly and sleepy when I brought him home, but was generally in good spirits. He hadn't eaten by the time I picked him up after work, but as soon as I got him home he had a nibble and something to drink. Familiar surroundings will make all the difference I think.

I took all the bedding out of his cage and put towels/blankets down as advised by the vet just in case anything got stuck to his wound, and I left it that way for a few days. I put some newspaper down as well for toilet purposes.

As long as your bun eats and drinks within 24 hours of the op then you'll be sorted. (If not get him back to the vet asap) Treats help not only with tempting them to eat but also to make them like you again! (Nermal was pretty grumpy for about a week).

Sorry for huge post but I remember a few people being really helpful to me just before Nermal's op, so am trying to pay it forward!!

Hope all goes well

Its a worrying time isn't it. I am sure all will go well though try not to worry.

Your bunny should have his breakfast as usual and have hay and water available right up to the operation.

You should be able to collect him once he has come round and has eaten and produced some poo's.

Expect him to be a bit quieter than usual.

Keep him inside for 24/48 hours to help him to maintain his body temperature and bed him on newspaper or towels if he doesn't chew, keep his hay in a hayrack or a box with a hole in so the hay doesn't irritate the wound. Offer food at regular intervals. You need to make sure he is eating, drinking and pooing. I found mine nibbled a little and pooped a little the first evening but overnight perked up and ate and pooped well (once the lights were out and the house quiet). If you are at all worried call your vet and tell them. If he isn't eating, drinking and pooping well the next morning I'd call and ask if they want to see him again.

I think with the boys they are pretty much back to normal in 48 hours although I was advised to prevent him from jumping up and down, using ramp in the hutch etc, for 10 days or so

Good luck.