Sooty goes in on Tuesday morning for his op. When he comes home should i keep him in another room from Lolly for a while in case he tries to pounce the bars (as Usual) and injures himself? Do i need to confine him to his cage and move the hay off the floor as its too rough?? I bought a heat pad for his carrier and a new mat for inside it. Anything else i need to do/buy???
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hutchley_eats_hamsters
Warren Scout
When I had Hoo Haa done... fornight ago....the vet told me not to put him on hay for a week!
I had him in the house for a while, but he wasn't pooing.
(he gets a bit embarrased about going inside)
I really thought he wasn't going to make it, (he looked awful)
so I let him run round the garden, and he was fine after that.
I'd ask the vet, then do whats best for sooty.
Im sure he'll be able to make you know what he wants!
I had him in the house for a while, but he wasn't pooing.
(he gets a bit embarrased about going inside)
I really thought he wasn't going to make it, (he looked awful)
so I let him run round the garden, and he was fine after that.
I'd ask the vet, then do whats best for sooty.
Im sure he'll be able to make you know what he wants!
hutchley_eats_hamsters
Warren Scout
I think it's worse for us humans!
I get so worried. I bet they are laughing at us when we are not looking!
I get so worried. I bet they are laughing at us when we are not looking!
When Simba was neutered i left him in his cage for the first night then let him out as much as he wanted. The boy's op is alot smaller than the girlie one so i wouldnt think he can do much damage to himself being in a cage next to Lolly. Cant remember now if they are allowed to jump for a few days or if im thinking of the girls, but if thats the case you might need to move things out if he usually jumps on and off things.
Good luck Sooty! Let us know how he goes
Good luck Sooty! Let us know how he goes
Mad_cat_rabbit
Warren Scout
I kept my boys inside for 2 days when they had theirs done. Partly so I knew that they would be fine (I worry too much). My lot felt sorry for themselves for a few days but then soon went happily binky-ing away. Don't use hay or shavings/ saw dust for a week or two, keep him warm and calm, give him all his favourite treats.
Ask you vets advice if you are worried.
Ask you vets advice if you are worried.
Joob-joobs
Mama Doe
I used vet bed when Joey had his done, and I kept him in his cage overnight. Then I let him have free run of the living room but kept an eye on him to stop him jumping up or over things (just in case).
Good luck Sooty!
Good luck Sooty!
Fingers, paws and everything crossed for lovely little Sooty tomorrow 
Let us know as soon as you have any news.
I just let my boys have a rest for a little while when they get back from the vets and then let them do their usual stuff. Mind you, all the boys have come back from their neuters like they have just been for their claws cut :shock: :!: :? :roll:
Let us know as soon as you have any news.
I just let my boys have a rest for a little while when they get back from the vets and then let them do their usual stuff. Mind you, all the boys have come back from their neuters like they have just been for their claws cut :shock: :!: :? :roll:
Charliesangel
Warren Veteran
Tell us how it goes! Everything should go great and soon you will have two bonded love bunnies As always, your piccies are very wonderful and keep them coming after the neuter!!
As always, your piccies are very wonderful and keep them coming after the neuter!!My doe has just been spayed, and although I guess the boys would recover faster due to it being an easier surgery, I was told to keep my rabbit as quiet as possible for a few days, so no running or jumping allowed!
I have Thumper in a dog crate separated from the other buns while she recovers.
She was only spayed on Friday, so she is still inside for the rest of the week until I put her back with the others.
I think I want her to stay in with me permanently though!
She is a bit of a destructo-bunny though who likes her freedom, so she might go back to the bunny-shed with her friends on the weekend.
Still contemplating where she will go! :roll:
Here is a pic of her *hospital crate* that I set up for her, it has paper and a litter box, and a soft towel for her to sleep on.
I was told not to put her on hay as it might irritate her sutures.
I tied up her oaten hay (we dont have Timothy hay in Oz) and it is off the floor so she can chew it when she wants, without having to sit in it.
Her fave toy is hanging which she was just swinging around a moment ago!
Thumper is happily munching on her endives as I type, and seems quite content in her crate.
Ciara :rabbit2:
I have Thumper in a dog crate separated from the other buns while she recovers.
She was only spayed on Friday, so she is still inside for the rest of the week until I put her back with the others.
I think I want her to stay in with me permanently though!
She is a bit of a destructo-bunny though who likes her freedom, so she might go back to the bunny-shed with her friends on the weekend.
Still contemplating where she will go! :roll:
Here is a pic of her *hospital crate* that I set up for her, it has paper and a litter box, and a soft towel for her to sleep on.
I was told not to put her on hay as it might irritate her sutures.
I tied up her oaten hay (we dont have Timothy hay in Oz) and it is off the floor so she can chew it when she wants, without having to sit in it.
Her fave toy is hanging which she was just swinging around a moment ago!
Thumper is happily munching on her endives as I type, and seems quite content in her crate.
Ciara :rabbit2:
5cutebunnies
Mama Doe
Good luck sooty we are all thinking about you today. Im sure everything will be fine
Joob-joobs
Mama Doe
*good luck Sooty!*
Have you explained to him what he is going in for yet!
Have you explained to him what he is going in for yet!
