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What does neutering entail?

Millie January 2011

Millie January 2011

Young Bun
Hi x

I'm getting Todd, my new rescue bunny, neutered. I will get him booked into the vets for next week to be neutered after he has settled in.

What does neutering entail?

Thank you :) much appreciated :) x
 
Millie January 2011 said:
Lol :) I think I put the wrong wording.

Does the males testicles swell up afterwards? And how long does it take for the incision to heal up? X
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They can do, yes. Biscuit had a haematoma in his left sack after it was removed, where the sack basically filled up with blood and went hard. It disappeared after about 2 weeks.

It took ~4 weeks for it to completely heal.
 
GrahamL said:
They can do, yes. Biscuit had a haematoma in his left sack after it was removed, where the sack basically filled up with blood and went hard. It disappeared after about 2 weeks.

It took ~4 weeks for it to completely heal.
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Ah. Bless him x

How long afterwards can I put Todd back with Millie?
 
Theoretically if they are bonded and Millie is spayed, you could put them back together immediately and it may help him to recover - i'd recommend she goes with him if possible, as if he comes back smelling of vets, you may find you'll need to do a complete re-bond possibly as he'll smell of the vets which could break their bond.

However, if he's hormonal which he may be as he's been circling you etc, he may need to stay away from her until he's calmed down and fully recovered and then a re-bond done either way.

I'll let the experts comment further however, thats just my minds thinking.
 
GrahamL said:
Theoretically if they are bonded and Millie is spayed, you could put them back together immediately and it may help him to recover - i'd recommend she goes with him if possible, as if he comes back smelling of vets, you may find you'll need to do a complete re-bond possibly as he'll smell of the vets which could break their bond.

However, if he's hormonal which he may be as he's been circling you etc, he may need to stay away from her until he's calmed down and fully recovered and then a re-bond done either way.

I'll let the experts comment further however, thats just my minds thinking.
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They have bonded much quicker than I expected them too.
Todd have only been with me since Tuesday morning lol.
Thank you for your advice GrahamL :)

I'm hoping that their bond won't break when I take him to the vets to be neutered. I'll have to wait and see.

Todd tried to hump my son's and daughter's leg and mine and one of my friend's leg too lol

I will ask my vet how long till I can put them together afterwards. They should know x
 
Can't you take them to the vet together? My bunny savvy vet prefers it if you Bring bonded rabbits in together.

I personally would not use a vet who did not allow this for the reasons you are worried about
 
Ask your vets if they recommend taking the pair together.
If they say yes, take both of them.

If they say no explain why they need to be taken together and take them both!

If the receptionist is reluctant to agree, then tell her to forward you onto a vet.
 
whitehood said:
Ask your vets if they recommend taking the pair together.
If they say yes, take both of them.

If they say no explain why they need to be taken together and take them both!

If the receptionist is reluctant to agree, then tell her to forward you onto a vet.
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Hopefully the vet will allowed me to take the pair :)
 
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