A cautionary tale....

I came home from shopping on Tuesday to find a pool of blood on the path in the garden. I didn't know whether it was from my rabbit Sooty or from one of the cats.

Sooty had gone in the hutch and when she moved there was more blood. I rushed her to the vets and, to cut a long story short, she had to have an emergency spay following another large bleed whilst kept overnight at the vets.

The vet informed me that her uterus had been bleeding although they didn't know why. There were no tumours present.

I'd never had her spayed, she is 4 years old, not due to the money but because I was so worried as it is a big operation.

I now realise that it is absolutely imperative to get does spayed and I had my other doe spayed also on Friday (she is 1 year old)

They are both recovering well and I wish I had had them done sooner. I would hate for anyone to have to go through what I did with Sooty. If I had lost her I would never have forgiven myself.

Nursing them has been no problem at all. They were both drowsy for the first 24 hours but they have both got back to normal so quickly.

Please, anyone that is unsure about whether to get their rabbit spayed, just go ahead and book their appointment. I knew the risks, had read the statistics, but I still didn't act until I was pushed into it.

Kate

The important thing is that she's OK now - glad she is recovering well.

It's such a hard decision, isn't it?

Glad your babies are doing well now, I hope they make a great recovery. xxx

i am plsd they are ok

sue
xx

I forgot to ask the vet how many days after the spay that the stitches disolve.

Anyone know?

Kate

Like humans, it is variable some will be visibly gone with about 5 days others particuarly the knots will still be there 2 weeks later.

Harly had 'disolving' stitches in a cut on his head and they didn't disolve, after 2 weeks took him back to vet and had them removed. The ones they got in when they were castrated did tho, and they were done at the same time. I'd jst keep an eye on them and if your not happy with how long they'r there, phone the vet.

I have a female rabbit, which is not spayed! I have thought about getting her done but i decided not too. I lost my male rabbit under anespethic (sorry bad spelling). I didnt want to put her under any strain as she is a nervous rabbit and id be scared she wouldnt make it through!!!

I can well understand why you wouldn't want your rabbit to be spayed after losing your male. It is, of course, your choice although it would be very very unlucky were your girl to also have a bad reaction to the anaesthetic.

Kate

I've booked my Poppy in for a spay next Wednesday and I am worried about it, I must say, but after reading your story I know it has to be done. Thanks for sharing it.

Thanks minilops

I know there are always risks with any operation but to see Sooty the way she was that day, was heartbreaking.

I just wish I had had her spayed earlier.

Kate