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After the neuter?

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Saff

New Kit
Ok. Benjamon (new name) is going for his neuter this morning ... when I bring him home tonight, how should I care for him?

How can I expect him to be when I pick him up from the vets, he wont still be sleepy will he? I don't want to go there and see him all relaxed and flopped out, the shock will be too much if I'm not expecting it !

How soon COULD it be before I see a change in his behaviour?
 
Oops! I've just seen the FAQ bit on here and it's answered my questions ... I feel dreadful, putting the poor thing through an operation, did anyone else feel like this?
 
Yes and no. It's for the best and all of my bunnies have been much calmer and happier I think after their neuter/spay. The vet won't send them home if they're not up to it, but mine have bounced back quite well.
 
When my buck got neutered he was home and running around that evening so I guess it depends on each rabbit. Neuters usually aren't as bad as spays. Most of the neuters I have come across the males bounce back ASAP. They usually don't skip a beat, depending on how heavy their anesthsia was. Spays usually take a day and a half before the doe is eating and drinking normal and is willing to excersise. Spays are much more serious than neuters.

If treated properly post-op all should be well!
 
hi

Neutering won't change behaviour that's related to fear or bad treatment though - only time, patience and TLC will cure that - Neutering should stop him being territorial and peeing everywhere, and calm him down a bit - which is a good start :)
 
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