*** BIG Hug*** ***Vibes for shadow***

I can’t answer your question except that if he’s observed overnight that might be better then you trying to watch him? I know some vets like to send them home as soon as possible so that they can reduce the stress, but if their worried then maybe overnight is best?

Maybe it will make you feel better to go see him (when you would have picked him up) and just see him and talk to the vet, then decide about leaving him overnight. If he made it through the surgery that’s good then right? *hugs*

Hang in there. I think it shows that you have a good vet if she wants to keep him overnight for observation. Many vets would just send an animal home regardless. Cadbury stayed overnight when she was spayed and although I missed her, I knew she was in good hands.

Please keep us posted, and healing vibes for Shadow. ((((((((Shadow)))))))

Actually, going to see him may be a bad thing. I was told at the clinic that Dr. Harvey works at that they don’t want you to go see the bunny while they’re recovering. They are happy when they see you but when you leave, they feel like they’re being abandoned again. Buns are a much more delicate animal than cats or dogs so sometimes their bodies have a little trouble with the anastesia. I think that you should do as the vet suggests – even if it is an overnight stay.

Ahhh touche!! Good Point Markus!!

Well there is no hard and fast rule as how to handle a bun. Everyone else said for me to keep the two of my guys next to one another in seperate cages as they’d get to know each other. Marcy at SaveABunny said that I should have put them in different rooms as it just helped fuel Maryann’s desire to get rid of him. The House Rabbit Society is all about keeping new buns right next to and near one another when bonding while the Bunny Haven says that they should be given a larger space so they have room to get away and do other things.

I just know that if my bun was having issues with recovering from surgery, the last thing I’d want to do is give him something more to be depressed about. Don’t get me wrong, I”d go crazy at home and if something happened I’d be extremely devastated but deep down I’d know that I was doing the right thing.

I think your vet is doing a good thing…..our nose twitches go out to you.  I was actually planning on keeping Leo at the vet overnight after his neuter.  He has a tendency to stop eating post anesthesia, so I wanted him to stay overnight so he could be given fluids and watched for an extended period of time to make sure he was eating and all.  Keep us posted!

Mimzy stayed overnight after his neuter: partly because it was vet policy and partly because we live a long ways out of town and it would’ve been ridiculous to think of dragging him right back home after such a procedure.
They sometimes do have a little trouble with anesthesia. I think considering the situation, it would be best to leave him where he can receive prompt care in case of complications. I will send prayers for healing and Mimzy and Pip send bunny noserubs to Shadow.
(((((((((((((Shadow and Bunzai))))))))))))))))))))))))

Bunzai, I am sorry to hear about the complications but it sounds like you have a wonderful vet. He’s in very good hands and sending many bunny healing vibes your way!

Yay Shadow! Let us know how he is after you get him home! I want a full report!

So glad to hear all is well!

Oh that is an olympic report Jean, so wonderful to hear that he is going to be okay! ((((((more hugs for you and your clan)))))))
That is terrific that you have a bf who helps with feral cats. I have one that I’m taking care of, and I only wish she got along well with my two housecats. Soon spring will be here and she is already chomping at the bit to be let loose. (yes, she is spayed and getting nice and round for a whole winter of no activity to speak of and plenty of good food!)

And kudos to your vet too! Sounds like the kind of person I need to take care of Mimzy and Pip. (My vet is ok, just would like her to be a bit more sensitive to my bun’s needs.)

Looking forward to hear that Shadow is fully recovered and hoovering up the treats! ^^

I’m glad Shadow is okay! The rescue I help had a a couple of rabbits with encapsulated testicles that our vet had to work at getting to as well. One of them we thought was a female because we didn’t even check other than we didn’t see any testicles dropped and he was full grown.

Oh don’t you HATE how they have to be all macho and hop around over the litterbox side again and again?! >.< That absolutely frosted my cupcakes when I saw Mimzy doing that (needless to say I removed his sleeping shelf for a few weeks so he wasn't tempted to do a header off of it!) because I could just imagine what was going on in his head;
“See? *ow!* I’m *ow!* FINE *OW!* THANKYOUVERYMUCH! *OW!OW!OW!*
(shivers) I get queasy just thinking about it, and I’m not even a dude! I kept thinking “Maybe I should lift him in and out when he needs to go….” lolz

There’s probably a more scientific term but I cannot remember what exactly she called it – I’d never heard of this before either. It was more difficult for her to perform too – sounds alot like what happened with Shadow. It was almost like a spay I think as far as invasiveness.

i’m so glad he’s doing better!  YAY Shadow!

I am glad your boy is home and eating.  He is probably saving his poops to let them out all at once when you least expect it.

I have not heard about the encapsulated testicle thing, but I did take one bunny in for neuter who was a cryptorchid.  For him, the surgery was an abdominal procedure because one of his testicles never descended.  Even with no visible testicles, the male can still produce offspring, so the vet has to go into the abdominal cavity to remove the testicle.

i am glad everything is ok now! he will be fine dont worry hun! i have to have hopscotch done soon i hope he has no problems!

Osprey that’s probably what these bunnies had – maybe my vet was trying to put their situation into terms I could understand. I know about testicles that have descended and the description of this sounds like these 2 buns situation pretty much.

One of my bunny vets said that male bunnies can be known for “hiding their testes”.  Its almost like their trying to be little transvestite bunnies….I’m so glad he’s home and eating up a storm.  Did the vet give you any motility meds?  I’m thinking since he was pooping up a storm at the hospital, she may not have found it necessary.  Sending Shadow a mental craisin.

I have not heard about that happening either – but I am VERY glad to hear he’s doing well and was able to come home with you. I am so glad your vet was so patient and that you feel comfortable with her. It’s a good sign that he’s eating well and I’m routing for lots of healthy poops!

ps = I’ll edit your topic name to neuter

Yeah Bonzai!!