_Jennifer
Young Bun
I have two rabbits, Bruce and Bee and both are almost of age to be neutered so they can be bonded (hopefully)
This is my first time owning rabbits and also my first time having a pet operated on- scary.
I have read the sticky notes on spaying and neutering so I get the factual side of things.
But what can I actually expect? My doe, Bee is very against being picked up or handled in any way, shape or form. So how will I be able to check her stitches/ wound? Picking her up would definitely cause further injury to the wound as she wriggles and kicks out.
What sort of things should I use as bedding? Obviously shavings is a no-no but they both chew e v e r y t h i n g D: so towels/blankets are also not a good idea.
Bruce's neuter isn't worrying me quite as much but he's still a little devil, I don't know how they'll stay still enough to heal.
How long will it take for the wounds to fully heal?
Can they pull their stitches out?
Bee will be spayed about a month before Bruce as she is about a month or so older than him and I have read that he will still be fertile for 4-6 weeks, if they're both healed and fit again before then could I start introducing them? Bee will have been spayed so there won't be the problem of accidental litters..
And any other advice? Possibly a rabbit savvy vet in Surrey, Woking/Chertsey area.
Thanks in advance to any advice.
This is my first time owning rabbits and also my first time having a pet operated on- scary.
I have read the sticky notes on spaying and neutering so I get the factual side of things.
But what can I actually expect? My doe, Bee is very against being picked up or handled in any way, shape or form. So how will I be able to check her stitches/ wound? Picking her up would definitely cause further injury to the wound as she wriggles and kicks out.
What sort of things should I use as bedding? Obviously shavings is a no-no but they both chew e v e r y t h i n g D: so towels/blankets are also not a good idea.
Bruce's neuter isn't worrying me quite as much but he's still a little devil, I don't know how they'll stay still enough to heal.
How long will it take for the wounds to fully heal?
Can they pull their stitches out?
Bee will be spayed about a month before Bruce as she is about a month or so older than him and I have read that he will still be fertile for 4-6 weeks, if they're both healed and fit again before then could I start introducing them? Bee will have been spayed so there won't be the problem of accidental litters..
And any other advice? Possibly a rabbit savvy vet in Surrey, Woking/Chertsey area.
Thanks in advance to any advice.