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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Getting Frizzer fixed.

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    • sgregory
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        So, I made an appt. for Frizzer for the 22nd. It’s his initial checkup, and I’m I wanted to ask you guys what questions I should ask to make sure I don’t forget. I always get all tense and don’t remember, so I’m going to make a list.

        The vet was very nice when I went to see her for Mumbles. We ended up going to a specialized vet because she wasn’t familiar with the kind of thing Mumbles was experiencing, so she gave Mumbles a quick checkup and made us an appt somewhere else. Free of charge. While we were there she said she fixes rabbits all the time, and I really liked the way she and the tech’s handled Mumbles, far better than the vet tech at the other place.. she nearly dropped Mumbles because she wouldn’t listen to me at all.

        Either way, what should I ask?? I’m new at this, an soo nervous.

         


      • Beka27
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          http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/vet.html

          This link has the general questions when finding a vet…

          Specifically I would make sure that the vet is familiar with spay/neuter procedures (sounds like she is) and make sure she does not recommend fasting. You may want to know what types of anesthesia they use (isofluorane is preferred) and what the post-operative care consists of. How long do they keep bunny and monitor after the surgery. Do they provide pain meds (not always necessary with boys, but it’s nice to have the option just in case.)


        • sgregory
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            thank you so much!


          • Kokaneeandkahlua
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              Ditto Beka The after care is just as important for a good spay/neuter.

              At my vet they have a tech one-on-one with animals recovering from surgery (they only do surgeries twice a week to allow for this) and I really really like that about them
              Also pain meds are key for a quick recovery. IF they don’t give them standard-just ask for them. Many vets who don’t give them will if you ask-and they aren’t expensive. If they just won’t-that’d be a redflag for me


            • MooBunnay
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                Like Beka mentioned – it is a red flag if the vet tells you to fast your bunny before surgery. Bunnies should eat right up until surgery time. When I take mine to the vet I always put hay in their carrier with them so that they will be munching right until its time for them to be spayed.

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            FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Getting Frizzer fixed.