Castration on Tues **Updated**

I'm getting Casper castrated on Tuesday, he is a fit and healthy boy, the vet doesnt imagine there will be any problem.

I just wondered about afterwards. Will he be in a lot of pain do you think? Will he need any particular treatment on the wound?

Sorry if these are daft questions...

Aw, I'm sure he'll be fine. When Bobby was 'done', he was given painkiller at the vets, and I didn't have to administer any more. I brought him and his friend into the garage for a few days, mainly so I could bed them on something soft, so as not to irritate his wound.
He was absolutely fine, and recovered very quickly indeed.
Good luck on Tuesday.

Oh thats great. Thank you so much - you replied so quickly!!

I'm sure he will be fine. Storm was castrated and they let him home the same day. I was very worried about him all day, but as soon as I got him home he did a Binky out of his carry box :shock: and then started to eat. It didn't affect Storm at all, but of course, every bun is different. Just keep an eye on Casper, make sure he's warm, eating and drinking. Keep an eye on his wound. I wasn't given anything to put on Storms wound and he was fine.
It's a much less invasive operation than a spay. He might be a bit drowsy, some bunnies are. As long as he's eating and drinking try not to worry too much

Its not such a major op for boys and the vets should give some anti biotics / pain relief - just keep him warm and comfy and make sure he eats

Hiya! He should be fine, castration doesn't open up the abdomen so it's fairly minor surgery - just make sure that he has been given a painkilling injection at the vets before he comes home. When you get him home, he must stay indoors at least overnight, probably for 2-3 nights or more, as the anaesthetic reduces blood pressure so he won't be able to keep himself warm enough if he's put outdoors. For the first couple of nights, keep him on vetbed or towels, as shavings, straw etc could get into the wound and infect it. Some bunnies pick at their stitches, some don't. Keep an eye on the wound and if it looks like it's coming apart, he may need to go back to the vets to have it put back together (my Dudley pulled all his stitches out but the wound stayed together so it was fine). Many vets also use glue to keep the wound together. Try and encourage him to eat, offer tasty things like parsley etc, and give him water in a bowl as well as a bottle - the anaesthetic will make him thirsty and he is likely to find it easier and more refreshing to use a bowl. If he is not eating by the next day, he may need to return to the vets for some more painkiller, but boys usually recover fairly quickly. Good luck!

Thank you all so much

With your help I'm sure we're going to be fine.

All the boys I have had neutered, all seemed oblivious :lol:

Just heard from the vet, Casper is up, eating and doing fine

He'll be home later today.

Rosie said:

Just heard from the vet, Casper is up, eating and doing fine

He'll be home later today.

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Thats good news, you will be pleased

So glad he's ok

Just waiting for him to get home now. My Fiance is picking him up.