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Both bunnies in for ops this month *sigh*

B

Bindi

Warren Scout
Sealy has to have another operation on his mouth, and Bandit is going to be spayed... unfortunately her op is most likely to coincide with Sealy's ill period (sick bunny once every 6-8 weeks). So I'll have two bunnies to look after.

What aftercare would be advised for Bandit?
 
I always keep a spayed bun in a really small area, ie dog pen, so they don't try and move to muc and hurt themselves. check for poo's and mak sure she is eating and drinking ok. I always keep a check on the wound.
 
No leave it it will be fine, I would lay a vet bed or some clean towels in the hutch instead of saw dust or what ever you use for your normal bedding as it can irritate the wound. :D
 
I'm trying to get hold of a fleece like I got Sealy, but I don't think they have them any more... What about a hot water bottle wrapped in towels? She'll be furless and, although indoors, it's cold weather...
 
No hot water bottle, as if it's too warm she may have difficulty moving. She will be fine :D
 
No hot water bottle, as if it's too warm she may have difficulty moving. She will be fine :D
 
Lol, thanks. I just want to look after her the best I can. She's pushing 4 now and I want to get it done before she gets cancer (it's a good percentage, isn't it? My vet said 90% after the age of 7).
 
There is a cancer risk yeah, there are risks with neutering too though. Zippy and Scobby were old girlies when they were done and they were fine :thumb:.

Your bunster will be back to normal in no time.
 
*sigh* The final operation lasted an hour and left a good old dent in my pocket.

It turned out that she had a follicular cyst on one ovary, an extra flap of tissue on the other ovary, and mucometra. Fantastic. At least we caught it, because the vet says it's about 25% of her body weight we've just cut out. She's at home now, and she's one unhappy rabbit.
 
poor girly - if you give her water in a dish it will be easier for her to drink, but if she's used to a bottle try holding the spout next to her mouth and she may have a good old suck :)

The painkillers usually wear off 2 days after the op, so if she goes all subdued and won't eat, pop her back to the vets for another shot of painkiller and gut stimulant if she's not pooping much by then either.

Hope she gets well soon - has she got invisible stitches?
 
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