Getting my Rabbit done

Hey guys!

So on Friday I've got to get Marnie done, and I'm really worried because the vet at Pets at home went over the top on details of what they have to do, when I was already a bit worried! after a while he started back tracking on what he said, but he had already scared me big time! lol

I just want her to be okay and it all over and done with, was wondering if it is a pretty routine thing nowadays? and although it has risks like all things like this, its pretty safe other wise it wouldn't be so common?

I just want some reassurance lol!

and also any tips on how to treat her when shes home on Friday afternoon would be gratefully appreciated!

I would make sure that you have her spayed at a rabbit savvy exotics specialist vet, they will be used to spaying rabbits. This will minimise the risks. You can have blood tests and a health check with them first to ensure she is the best condition for the op.

You will need to keep her wound clean, I used newspaper on the floor of the pen, and also in the litter tray, and I had hay in a rack. To check it without bothering her you can try to get her to reach up slightly for a treat and then you can look at the wound.

Make sure the vet gives painkillers and sends you home with some to give afterwards. Have some of her favourite herbs, readigrass etc to hand to tempt her to eat.

Make sure she isn't biting at the wound, you can buy little vests to stop them, cones are not recommended as they stop them eating their caecals.

It's a long time since I had rabbits spayed but I am sure others can add to what I've missed!

ahh okay thanks, cheers for the reply! we do have a vet in the next town over who specialises in small animals, we getting him to do it, so that does make me feel a bit better!
did you keep her in the pen for a long time? we usually have newspapers in the pen and sawdust in the hutch, she does love a little Banana and Broccoli so ill stock up on them.
what sort of vest? where they from shops or online?

cheers for the reply!

Ross said:

ahh okay thanks, cheers for the reply! we do have a vet in the next town over who specialises in small animals, we getting him to do it, so that does make me feel a bit better!
did you keep her in the pen for a long time? we usually have newspapers in the pen and sawdust in the hutch, she does love a little Banana and Broccoli so ill stock up on them.
what sort of vest? where they from shops or online?

cheers for the reply!

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My 2 were 2 girls (sisters) who I had spayed at the same time. They were outdoor bunnies but I kept them inside for a few days to keep an eye on them. When they went back outside the vet said not to allow them upstairs so I took out the ramp so they wouldn't overexert themselves.

Even though sawdust and shavings is sold as a small animal bedding it's not actually very good as it releases phenols which can cause respiratory problems. When I did have outdoor rabbits in a hutch I used Non slip vynil on the floor and used wood pellet cat litter in the litter trays. Some people use newspaper with hay on top.

I've not used the vests but I've seen some people use them on here, from Amazon I think.

Ross said:

Hey guys!

So on Friday I've got to get Marnie done, and I'm really worried because the vet at Pets at home went over the top on details of what they have to do, when I was already a bit worried! after a while he started back tracking on what he said, but he had already scared me big time! lol

I just want her to be okay and it all over and done with, was wondering if it is a pretty routine thing nowadays? and although it has risks like all things like this, its pretty safe other wise it wouldn't be so common?

I just want some reassurance lol!

and also any tips on how to treat her when shes home on Friday afternoon would be gratefully appreciated!

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Hi Ross and welcome to the Forum :wave:

With a good rabbit vet, all should go smoothly

They will explain everything to you, but factually and not to scare you! You should be given some pain killers to bring home for her and an appointment made for a post-spay check up. This is usually three to five days post surgery, but you can go back or ring up any time if you're concerned that she isn't eating.

A general point regarding wood shavings - as well as perhaps irritating the wound, they aren't really recommended for rabbits:

http://www.rabbit.org/care/shavings.html


Some helpful info on spaying here:

http://rabbit.org/faq-spaying-and-neutering/

Thank you both very much!!

Ross said:

Thank you both very much!!

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