Cinnabun14
Alpha Buck
I was very relieved! I wasn't expecting a whole different vet, so that's a big weight off my mind.
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Spaying Chika and Cinnamon!
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Cinnabun14
Alpha Buck
Sent our babies to the vet an hour ago with a packed lunch (their favorite greens, hay, and pellets). The vet seems to be very knowledgeable, and they gave us a printout of some post-op care information. I'm a little nervous, but not as much after going. My sister came with me to drop them off, and she seems less nervous as well. They did mention that they would be sending home Bene-bac for digestive health, and I was wondering if anyone here knew anything about that?
I was also wondering how long until I'll be able to pick up the rabbit safely? They don't like it, so I'm avoiding it at all costs to avoid stress. But when will it be okay to try to pick them up again? It's how we clip their nails, but I'm willing to sacrifice nail length for a healthy incision healing process.
Please send your vibes. I didn't realize how much I love these two little goofballs. This is the first time in a year we've been separated, and I miss them already.
I was also wondering how long until I'll be able to pick up the rabbit safely? They don't like it, so I'm avoiding it at all costs to avoid stress. But when will it be okay to try to pick them up again? It's how we clip their nails, but I'm willing to sacrifice nail length for a healthy incision healing process.
Please send your vibes. I didn't realize how much I love these two little goofballs. This is the first time in a year we've been separated, and I miss them already.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Sending lots of vibes for bunnies, you, and your sister. I never used benebac post spay and would not force it if they resist taking it.
Keep them in a confined area, check their incisions twice a day, give pain meds, and monitor them closely.
Keep them in a confined area, check their incisions twice a day, give pain meds, and monitor them closely.
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Cuthbert&Dillon
Warren Veteran
Will be thinking of you all today.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I am sending more positive vibes and hope the girls are feeling a bit better today.
Cinnabun14
Alpha Buck
Thank you all so much 
They're home and safe! Everything went well. Yesterday I gave them a bit of Critical Care but they really hated it. Today though, they're eating on their own, so I'm not going to syringe feeding them. They're favoring pellets over greens and hay but as long as they're eating I don't really care. I'm giving them meloxicam by straddling them between my legs on the floor, and it works pretty well! I've seen very good big poos today and yesterday from Cinny, a bit on the smaller side from Chika but nothing too worrying. I'm still holding off on picking them up though because I'm worried I'm too nervous to do it cleanly, like if I hesitate they'll have a chance to jump out my arms and it'll hurt them
I tried to get good pictures because they spend most of the day snuggling together, but they're absolute ninjas when it comes to the camera
They're home and safe! Everything went well. Yesterday I gave them a bit of Critical Care but they really hated it. Today though, they're eating on their own, so I'm not going to syringe feeding them. They're favoring pellets over greens and hay but as long as they're eating I don't really care. I'm giving them meloxicam by straddling them between my legs on the floor, and it works pretty well! I've seen very good big poos today and yesterday from Cinny, a bit on the smaller side from Chika but nothing too worrying. I'm still holding off on picking them up though because I'm worried I'm too nervous to do it cleanly, like if I hesitate they'll have a chance to jump out my arms and it'll hurt them
I tried to get good pictures because they spend most of the day snuggling together, but they're absolute ninjas when it comes to the camera
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Cuthbert&Dillon
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That is a super update, lovely photos too.
Brilliant news. I agree, don't bother them with syringe-feeding if they're eating by themselves. I use the method of having them between my knees to medicate and to clip nails and find it works well.
Re picking them up, would they tolerate you lifting their front paws off the ground and leaving their rear paws in situ? You could then be ready to look at their wounds.
Have they got a post-op check booked with the vet?
Re picking them up, would they tolerate you lifting their front paws off the ground and leaving their rear paws in situ? You could then be ready to look at their wounds.
Have they got a post-op check booked with the vet?
Cinnabun14
Alpha Buck
Okay, they're absolutely fine now! They've been doing some loud bunstruction, mostly in the form of trying to move the gates and dragging their litter box all over creation . They're back to eating normally, too, eating all of their greens and most of their hay. They also calmed down enough for me to do a quick pick at their insision, which is looking dry and shrively (so good I guess). I couldn't be more pleased; they're raring to go! The only issue is now keeping them quiet while we finish their hutch. They really want to get back outside so we'll have to hurry on their house.
Thank you all for your brilliant suggestions and vibes and support. I've said it before, ya'll are my favorite people for a reason!
. They're back to eating normally, too, eating all of their greens and most of their hay. They also calmed down enough for me to do a quick pick at their insision, which is looking dry and shrively (so good I guess). I couldn't be more pleased; they're raring to go! The only issue is now keeping them quiet while we finish their hutch. They really want to get back outside so we'll have to hurry on their house. Thank you all for your brilliant suggestions and vibes and support
. I've said it before, ya'll are my favorite people for a reason!
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I liked reading that both bunnies are doing very well and they are rearranging their area. Sending lots of vibes that they will have long and healthy lives.
Cuthbert&Dillon
Warren Veteran
Yay keep up the good work all 
