Well Buttercup and Bluebell have just arrived home from the vets. I've been told to keep them in the house for a couple of days, on towels or clean sheets to prevent infection. Also one of them has a body bandage on, which the vet has told me to take off if it starts to rumple or crease up, or move backwards off the wound. This already happened with the other one, so the vet removed it while I was at the surgery.
I have some Metacam to give them if I think it is necessary, although they have had a pain killing injection and antibiotics at the vets today.
Can anyone offer advice on post-op care? I have given them their water bottles, pellets and a little hay to nibble on, and have put them somewhere quiet with a light blanket over the carriers to keep them dark and fairly warm. Bluebell, although wobbly, is looking interested in the pellets, which is good.
Any advice on how to take care of my convalescing girls is most welcome. When should I put them back in their hutches? They are outdoor hutches but very strong and weatherproof. Also the vet said to avoid shavings until they are fully recovered, so whats best to use? I have some soft shredded paper, would that be ok on top of newspaper? Have also got Megazorb and Aubiose if they would be better.
Please, anyone with knowledge of looking after spayed bunnies, please feel welcome to give advice!
Thanks in advance
Jane xxx
I have some Metacam to give them if I think it is necessary, although they have had a pain killing injection and antibiotics at the vets today.
Can anyone offer advice on post-op care? I have given them their water bottles, pellets and a little hay to nibble on, and have put them somewhere quiet with a light blanket over the carriers to keep them dark and fairly warm. Bluebell, although wobbly, is looking interested in the pellets, which is good.
Any advice on how to take care of my convalescing girls is most welcome. When should I put them back in their hutches? They are outdoor hutches but very strong and weatherproof. Also the vet said to avoid shavings until they are fully recovered, so whats best to use? I have some soft shredded paper, would that be ok on top of newspaper? Have also got Megazorb and Aubiose if they would be better.
Please, anyone with knowledge of looking after spayed bunnies, please feel welcome to give advice!
Thanks in advance
Jane xxx