Hi - one of my 18 month old bunnies has to have his first dental treatment next week for a spur on his back teeth (despite my best efforts to get him eating more hay/grass/readigrass (he is also stasis bunny), which have succeeded, despite cutting back on pellets, to the extent the vet has designated him porky.. sigh). He is one of a pair bond and i have always taken them to the vet together. He will be in all day and i'm wondering if it is best to bring them both to the surgery or leave her at home. They both get very stressed on the short drive to the vet surgery and i;m not sure if it's fair to put her through it when she requires no treatment. On the other hand i don;t want the bond to be disrupted .. they had a fight a few weeks back but otherwise are wonderfully happy together.
Also, i thought i would keep them indoors overnight to monitor him more closely post general anaesthetic, but he is way happier outdoors (they have been outside since april) and i'm wondering if keeping him inside might just add to his stress. Their outdoor system has tunnels so i'd worry a little if he retreated into one (not his normal practice) and i couldn;t check on him.
Would very much appreciate advice from those with other bonded pairs and with insight into what care he may need post dental.
many thanks !
Also, i thought i would keep them indoors overnight to monitor him more closely post general anaesthetic, but he is way happier outdoors (they have been outside since april) and i'm wondering if keeping him inside might just add to his stress. Their outdoor system has tunnels so i'd worry a little if he retreated into one (not his normal practice) and i couldn;t check on him.
Would very much appreciate advice from those with other bonded pairs and with insight into what care he may need post dental.
many thanks !