Zazu
New Kit
Hi guys, I used to come on here soo long ago (probably around 2001!) when I was just 11 and starting out with rabbits, so I knew you guys would be the people to turn to with my questions 15 years later! :wave:
Simba is my new house rabbit, probably about 4-5 months old now. We have reached *that* age, with humming, circling, grabbing and humping! He is a little monster and time to get him 'seen-to'! I've had lots of rabbits but never been through the neutering process.
In your opinions, how does it alter their behaviour? I would like it obviously to reduce the sexual behaviour, but how much of that is linked to his actual interaction with me? Do rabbits tend to ignore you after neutering as they no longer see you as their potential suitor?
Do they shave the area? He is longhaired and just wondering how much of it will disappear?
After he is neutered, everyone says to ask for pain medication, any ideas on specific drug names so I either ask for them or see if he has had them on the bill afterwards?
Also, one of my fears is him coming home with a cone on his head..please tell me he doesn't have to endure this? Thing is, do most buns leave their stitches alone?
Sorry, lots of questions. Now time for the pictures!
http://i.imgur.com/K3JYfWF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SzH1oOz.jpg
Simba is my new house rabbit, probably about 4-5 months old now. We have reached *that* age, with humming, circling, grabbing and humping! He is a little monster and time to get him 'seen-to'! I've had lots of rabbits but never been through the neutering process.
In your opinions, how does it alter their behaviour? I would like it obviously to reduce the sexual behaviour, but how much of that is linked to his actual interaction with me? Do rabbits tend to ignore you after neutering as they no longer see you as their potential suitor?
Do they shave the area? He is longhaired and just wondering how much of it will disappear?
After he is neutered, everyone says to ask for pain medication, any ideas on specific drug names so I either ask for them or see if he has had them on the bill afterwards?
Also, one of my fears is him coming home with a cone on his head..please tell me he doesn't have to endure this? Thing is, do most buns leave their stitches alone?
Sorry, lots of questions. Now time for the pictures!
http://i.imgur.com/K3JYfWF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SzH1oOz.jpg