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Is this normal?
- Thread starter chul
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GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
Certainly not for a male. For a female, i have heard of it though however, but rarely.
prettylupin
Wise Old Thumper
For some clinics yes, and not for others. IMO rabbits heal and recover much better in their own environment at home and for bucks it is quite a minor Op but if there are complications or the owner feels unable to cope with bun being in recovery then they may be better hospitalised however I would ONLY allow this with a bunny-savy clinic where there is someone on site ALL NIGHT long to monitor and look after the rabbit otherwise the suggestion is pointless.
thenamesJT
Mama Doe
:wave:
The vets I go to do this to monitor their gut movement etc. Its a personal choice I suppose but I felt more at ease that they are in the best hands for the 24 hours after op.
The vets I go to do this to monitor their gut movement etc. Its a personal choice I suppose but I felt more at ease that they are in the best hands for the 24 hours after op.
prettylupin
Wise Old Thumper
I just know he hates small cages, well cages at all, and without me and the OH he won't be happy at all
Phone back and ask them under what circumstances they hospitalise and if you can take bun home with you if all is well post-op, I would also ask if they are hospitalised whether or not there is a staff member on site all night - if not I would say I was taking bun home, or find another vets. :wave:
thenamesJT
Mama Doe
Please dont worry, no doubt if hes eating fine after op, they will send him home.
My vets are very rabbit savvy & buns are kept in large pens with 24 hour monitoring, this is the only reason why I feel happy to leave them overnight.
My vets are very rabbit savvy & buns are kept in large pens with 24 hour monitoring, this is the only reason why I feel happy to leave them overnight.
I hate phoning people so don't fancy ringing back. I only rang because my OH flat out refused last night and argued because he wanted to 'see if I could do it on my own' :roll:
I guess I'll have to wait and see. I swear she said they wouldn't do in this thursday incase he did have to stay in as it would be Xmas eve. So maybe it is just if there are complications.
I'm such a worrier.
I guess I'll have to wait and see. I swear she said they wouldn't do in this thursday incase he did have to stay in as it would be Xmas eve. So maybe it is just if there are complications.
I'm such a worrier.
Blackberry & Co
Wise Old Thumper
Mine all went in in the morning and were discharged late afternoon after they had started eating and pooping. Buttercup had to be re-admitted in the evening as he stopped eating (most likely the stress of the journey home as he had eaten whilst he was there) and he stayed overnight so that they could monitor him, but they knew I was a first time rabbit owner and had never syringe fed etc before.
If he comes home same day make sure they send you home with pain relief
If he comes home same day make sure they send you home with pain relief
Blackberry & Co
Wise Old Thumper
Please dont worry, no doubt if hes eating fine after op, they will send him home.
My vets are very rabbit savvy & buns are kept in large pens with 24 hour monitoring, this is the only reason why I feel happy to leave them overnight.
I don't know how they keep them there, but if I am told he should stay if there are no complications etc, I will ask to see and if it is no good, I will consider taking him home.
OH will do doubt refuse to go with me if he thinks I might 'kick off' :lol:
GENIOUS!Can you email?Our vets are happy for non urgent queries to be emailed
Blackberry & Co
Wise Old Thumper
GENIOUS!
I'm used to finding ways to avoid phoning people :lol:
Me too usually!
Another question, what pain relief would they send me with and how would it be given to him? :?
Blackberry & Co
Wise Old Thumper
Probably oral metacam, which can be syringed or disguised in food.
Mine didn't get any to come home with, but I hadn't found RU at the time and didn't know better
Although thankfully, apart from Buttercup's stasis, they all were bouncing around quite happily as soon as they were home I just think it's better to have the option of pain relief
I second getting metacam, as its also an anti-inflamatory. The vet said my rabbit didnt need it but he refused to drink for a week afterwards and Im sure it was the pain. I had to stay home and syringe feed him every hour, he loved it :roll: only just got him back onto pure water in the last week.
