Snack Box for the Vets - Help!

Hi guys,

So Neo is being neutered tomorrow and I am part way through making a snack box for him post op.

Currently contains - Timothy Hay, Excel Forage, Carrotys and some Science Select pellets.

I want to also include some tiny bits of carrot and some parsley and basil leaves as he loves these, just in case he isn't eating anything else.

Should I only include the carrot and leaves in the morning, or will they last out of the fridge/ off the plant tonight and until he gets to eat them in the afternoon tomorrow?

I'm planning on putting some hay in his carrier and attaching his water bottle to it just in case they are busy and he is left in the carrier at any point during the day. The only thing that worries me is any of the hay getting into his wound once they put him back in. Opinions?

The base of the carrier has carpet in, I assume this will be ok for him after his op?

I am only worried as I haven't met the vet and I will be dropping him off early, at 9 and could potentially pick him up as late as 4pm, so if he spends any time in his carrier I need to know he is getting water and food.

Thanks all.

I think that all sounds fine. His favourite things to tempt him.

I remember when I had my Charlie done (he's just 5, so it was a while ago!), he didn't eat properly for a couple of days after and had to have emeprid, etc.. I also remember that his wound was verrrrrry small! Good luck to your bun x

scatter said:

I think that all sounds fine. His favourite things to tempt him.

I remember when I had my Charlie done (he's just 5, so it was a while ago!), he didn't eat properly for a couple of days after and had to have emeprid, etc.. I also remember that his wound was verrrrrry small! Good luck to your bun x

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Thank you
Does it make any difference whether the leaves are left in a tub overnight or is it better that they are fresh?

Freakinfreak said:

Thank you
Does it make any difference whether the leaves are left in a tub overnight or is it better that they are fresh?

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I suppose if you can leave them in the fridge overnight, it would be better?

I think you've thought of everything Also, does he like dried herbs?

scatter said:

I suppose if you can leave them in the fridge overnight, it would be better?

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scatter said:

I think you've thought of everything Also, does he like dried herbs?

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I'm probably just going to add it into the tub in the morning. Best to be safe

I have no idea! I would like to dry the leaves though, to see if he does lol.

Freakinfreak said:

I'm probably just going to add it into the tub in the morning. Best to be safe

I have no idea! I would like to dry the leaves though, to see if he does lol.

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Anything's worth a try lol :thumb:

Leaves etc are fine in the fridge overnight

Good luck for tomorrow, I'm sure it'll go fine!

Sounds like you've thought of everything for his picnic :thumb: hope that his neuter goes well and he recovers quickly :thumb:

How did it go?:wave:

Sounds like you're well prepared! When my boy had stasis the one thing that finally got him eating was dandelions. Just an idea if he does need some extra tempting

scatter said:

How did it go?:wave:

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It went fine thanks, he's been eating and pooing so I'm not too worried about falling asleep now!

EBM said:

Sounds like you're well prepared! When my boy had stasis the one thing that finally got him eating was dandelions. Just an idea if he does need some extra tempting

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that's a great idea, I fed him some basil and parsley and it got him eating straight away, he seems to love the stuff luckily!

Freakinfreak said:

It went fine thanks, he's been eating and pooing so I'm not too worried about falling asleep now!



that's a great idea, I fed him some basil and parsley and it got him eating straight away, he seems to love the stuff luckily!

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Great news

Brilliant