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Spaying advice please :)

runhardlivelong

runhardlivelong

Warren Scout
Hi everyone,

My four month old mini lop Lola is going in to the vets tomorrow to be spayed! I have been reading some bits and bobs and going to keep her eating till the op and taking some of her favourite food for after.

Is there anything I should be doing after or asking the vet about?

She has to jump over a small height to get out of her cage to her room and free range area, will she be able to do that? And what about getting in her litter tray? And hay?

Just want to do the right thing by her!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Kate and Lola!
 
Hi there!

I will give you a little advice based on what I went through when Jessie was spayed last year.

Firstly I would ensure that she is on painkillers (usually Metacam) when she comes home, she maybe also need some gut stimulant. She shouldnt really be hopping about too much as it could dislodge stitches, perhaps you could make a ramp for her temporarily so she doesnt have to jump out of her cage.

She should be ok getting in and out her tray if its just a small hop. She will need loads of hay, she might not want to eat at first so lots of treats is a good idea, keep waving them in front of her so hopefully she gets tempted. Dandelion leaves did the trick for my bun ;) Same goes with the hay, I used to plonk it right in front of her and when she started eating again I think she did it just because she wanted it out the way :roll:

You also need to keep a very close eye on toilet habits, she must start going really quickly otherwise this could lead to complications. Keep checking and call the vet if you are concerned.

Most of all, lots of love and affection.. Hope that helps xxx
 
How's Lola doing is she ok  when she comes home also try keep her warm for a few days and don't let her run about and if possible have a nice soft towel or fleece for her to sleep on and try if you have one to put hay in a hay rack so it don't stick in her tummy hope it's all gone ok 
 
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