Bonded Bunnies Separated Due to Emergency Vet Visit

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- 03/01/2021 at 9:02 AM
  Helayna&Willie
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  Hello all,
  
  This weekend my bunny Magnolia went into pretty bad G.I. stasis, and was not getting better on meds. She was refusing her critical care and even choked on it a bit, so I took her to the emergency vet (2+ hours away). I never separate Magnolia and Willoughby (her mate) for vet visits, and brought Willie this time as well, however since this was an emergent visit and she had to stay in the ICU, the doctors told me Willie would not be able to stay. She had to stay overnight and will probably be there at least one more night. I have a few questions for anyone who has experienced this unfortunate event:
  1. Can anyone speak to their experience separating bonded bunnies ?
  2. Do they “accept” the separation immediately, or is there a chance they can go back to normal without any hesitation?
  3. Is it safe to keep put them in the same carrier for the drive back?
  4. How long did it take to rebond your bunnies if you did have any upsets between them?
  5. Is Willie depressed now? I know it can be traumatic to separate bunnies, and though he is eating/ drinking/ pooping normally, I am pretty worried he and Magnolia will not be the same.
  Thank you for your help. H
- 03/01/2021 at 9:40 AM
  DanaNM
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  I have had to do this before, and most times it works out fine. I’ve never had an upset and have had to do this with multiple pairs because my vet has told me they would separate them at the vet anyway to monitor poop. Sometimes even after prolonged separation the bunnies are very happy to see each other and will greet each other like “OMG I MISSED YOU”.
  
  I would bring them home in the same carrier, and you can rub a towel over both bunnies to mix their scents. You might bring a spare carrier just in case but they will most likely be fine in the carrier. I would plan to keep an eye on them for a few hours afterwards, chances are if there’s an issue you will know right away. If there is an issue, they usually will go back together pretty easily as long as they don’t get into a major fight.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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