Spay tomorrow

[Jackmc1996]

My doe is being spayed tomorrow and I’m basically just looking for any advice available.

She’s currently living with my neutered buck, so he will be accompanying her to the vets as I’ve been told this can aid her recovery and reduce stress. I’ve read so much online but there is so much conflicting information I am unsure what to believe so I was looking for some advice from people who have gone through a similar experience.

Do I need to reduce the space for both of them? If so, how long?

If they begin fighting, am I best completely separating them and starting the bonding process all over again?

Any tips for post-spay care?

TIA for any responses

 

[Omi]

My doe is being spayed tomorrow and I’m basically just looking for any advice available.

She’s currently living with my neutered buck, so he will be accompanying her to the vets as I’ve been told this can aid her recovery and reduce stress. I’ve read so much online but there is so much conflicting information I am unsure what to believe so I was looking for some advice from people who have gone through a similar experience.

Do I need to reduce the space for both of them? If so, how long?

If they begin fighting, am I best completely separating them and starting the bonding process all over again?

Any tips for post-spay care?

TIA for any responses

Welcome to the forum :wave:

Yes, it is a good plan to take your Doe's bonded partner with her to the vets. It should help her recovery.

I haven't restricted space following a spay, but I have made sure that the Doe didn't have any opportunity to jump up on anything. Usually you will be given an appointment for a post-op check about 4 days afterwards and I made sure she didn't over-exert herself until then. After that she should be fine.

If they go to the vets together, they shouldn't fight when they get home. But obviously if they do, yes, they will need to be separated and re-bonded.

It's quite a big operation for a Doe and she will probably be quite subdued when you collect her. It's very important that she has pain relief to take for a couple of days after she returns home. She will probably not feel like eating, but it's best to encourage her to eat, fresh grass and herbs are sometimes popular. If she doesn't eat for herself after a few hours, then I would give her some recovery food via syringe. Also make sure that she is weeing and pooing OK.

Spay wounds are usually sealed with glue. Some vets suggest that the Doe should wear a protective vest, but it really shouldn't be necessary unless she picks at the wound a lot. It's also better for the Doe without.

I hope that she gets on OK and recovers well. If you are worried about anything, then please just ask.

 

[Pets mum]

Hi welcome to the forum can't add to the advice already given above, but just want to wish your bunny well for her spey. Let us know how it goes.

 

[kattymieoww]

Sending positive vibes for your girl x

 

[bunny momma]

You were given good advice. Also make sure vet is rabbit savvy.
Sending lots of positive vibes.

 

[tonibun]

Welcome to the forum :wave:

Yes, it is a good plan to take your Doe's bonded partner with her to the vets. It should help her recovery.

I haven't restricted space following a spay, but I have made sure that the Doe didn't have any opportunity to jump up on anything. Usually you will be given an appointment for a post-op check about 4 days afterwards and I made sure she didn't over-exert herself until then. After that she should be fine.

If they go to the vets together, they shouldn't fight when they get home. But obviously if they do, yes, they will need to be separated and re-bonded.

It's quite a big operation for a Doe and she will probably be quite subdued when you collect her. It's very important that she has pain relief to take for a couple of days after she returns home. She will probably not feel like eating, but it's best to encourage her to eat, fresh grass and herbs are sometimes popular. If she doesn't eat for herself after a few hours, then I would give her some recovery food via syringe. Also make sure that she is weeing and pooing OK.

Spay wounds are usually sealed with glue. Some vets suggest that the Doe should wear a protective vest, but it really shouldn't be necessary unless she picks at the wound a lot. It's also better for the Doe without.

I hope that she gets on OK and recovers well. If you are worried about anything, then please just ask.

I agree with Omi but I have always kept my Does quiet for a good week to 10 days. Good luck with your Bunny.

 

[twistedtiggerz69]

Hi and welcome to the forum [emoji4]

I can't give you any advice on this but I just wanted to wish your doe well with her spay.

What are your bunnie's names? Welcome to them aswell x

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[Jackmc1996]

Thank you all for your responses! Really useful info and I appreciate the positive vibes!

Just had a call to say she’s out of surgery and it went as well as possible. They don’t want to let her go until she’s eaten and pooped, so hoping to be picking her up at 4.30.

 

[Pets mum]

That's a good update, hope she will be home later. Sending lots of vibes for a quick recovery xx

 

[twistedtiggerz69]

Good news she is out of surgery. Hope she is home and comfortable now and hope she is back to her normal self soon x

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[bunny momma]

Thank you all for your responses! Really useful info and I appreciate the positive vibes!

Just had a call to say she’s out of surgery and it went as well as possible. They don’t want to let her go until she’s eaten and pooped, so hoping to be picking her up at 4.30.

I am glad surgery went well and your vet is doing exactly what they should by not releasing her until she has eaten a pooped. Sending lots of speedy recovery vibes.