Going Crazy Over Neuter

[BelarusianBunny]

Hi again, 

My “new” baby bunny (well, going on 7 months now) is finally ready to be neutered.  At first, we were preparing for a spay but my bun was a late bloomer.  His man parts finally dropped late and here we are; neuter time.

He’s going for his physical on Thursday and we’ll book the appointment that day.

Let’s just say I am worried and going insane!  I know that neutering him is the best thing to do as his hormones are in control and he must be so frustrated/unhappy.  Also, I know that the procedure is generally safe if done by a rabbit-experienced vet.  Yet, here I am panicking that something will go wrong; he’ll get an infection and something bad will happen.

I know there isn’t a rhyme or reason to this point but I just needed to vent.

[Megabunny]

It’s not surprising you are nervous because it’s your baby. So glad it’s a male because it is such a less invasive surgery

[LBJ10]

We all worry about our babies going in for a spay or neuter. He will do great, I’m sure of it. Do you have any pictures of this beautiful boy?

[BelarusianBunny]

This is my new baby, Popple.  I know that he’s very overweight  but I swear, he mostly eats hay and veg!  He doesn’t even like treats or any fruit.  He does get a lot of exercise too.  So, yes, this is my poor baby that will go under the knife.  His hormones have made him uncontrollable (if ever possible with rabbits) lately so I am relieved he is finally “ready” for the operation.  

[Megabunny]

What a gorgeous rabbit!!

[JackRabbit]

Hi BelarusianBunny! I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you and the new bun were doing. Glad to see you back!.

You’ve been through alot with bunny surgery so its understandable that you’d be nervous. Any time our babies have anything done, we bunny moms worry! You’re doing the right thing and soon the neuter will be behind you and the hormones calmed!

In the mean time, sending easy neuter vibes!

[LBJ10]

What a cutie! I want to squeeze him!

[BelarusianBunny]

Thanks for your comments.

My bunny is booked for his neuter this upcoming Friday.  The vet knows what they are doing; I don’t have a concern about their skills.  I’m so worried that I will lose my little guy that day.    It’s sort of a rational X irrational fear.  I know it is a common procedure these days but I am overwhelmed at bad possibilities.  I think back to how I felt when Dima had to spend days at the veterinary clinic for testing and how nervous I was.  Now, my bun has to spend the day at the clinic but encounter something bigger.  

I’m sure I will be back here asking for help and panicking during the recovery time.  Thanks again.   

[JackRabbit]

I would tell you not to worry, but that’s just what we bunny mom’s do. You are a wonderful bunny mom and you’re doing everything you need to do for your baby!

[Bam]

I worried too about both my buns when they were spayed and I worried now when Yohio had his teeth done. Bunny mom’s do that. I don’t think I could ever have a girl bunny because I’d worry myself crazy over a spay, but a maler neuter is so much less invasive and the healing process is so much less complicated.

He is gorgeous! They tend to look fat when they are lying on their bellies like that. You can’t get them to suck their tummy in for pictures =)

[kirstyol]

We thought Bramble was a girl for months too, he was also a late bloomer and it was finally decided that he was probably a boy at around five months old but he couldnt be neutered till seven months because things hadnt ‘dropped’ fully. It’s such a worry when our babies have to be away from us for a procedure, Bramble has just had his teeth done again so I have just been through the worry myself. Sending vibes for a quick and easy recovery.

[BelarusianBunny]

*sigh*
And so the problems begin…

Popple was neutered on Friday and everything seemed to be going well. He was alert and happy. The vet stitched him up with outside suchres and warned me to watch in case he pulls them out.

Naturally, since we ended up at the vet today, it’s obvious that Popple managed to mangle his stitches up. I tried to be on top of everything but he did it overnight while I was sleeping. My husband didn’t hear anything going on either.

Any way, we left Popple at the vet for them to fix him up. They gave him an anesthetic so they could make repairs as well as a shot of Metacam. When he got home, we put him in his hutch and he was active: reorganizing his stuff, hopping around, etc.

We’ve been home with him for almost 7 hours and for the last few hours, he’s been sleeping deeply. He’s gotten up to throw his food dish and went back to sleep. Why would he be alert earlier and so sleepy after the drugs have worn off? Could it just be a young rabbit after a long, scary day?

I also don’t know if he’s snoring (honking) or something is wrong. I knew my old Dima’s honks well and they didn’t concern me. I’ve never heard this rabbit honk yet. Yet, he makes these muffled nasal sounds when he’s sleeping and he’ll shake his head as well.

He’s stretched out on his belly sleeping and he’s very, very sleepy. I hope he’s O.K and the sounds are just him attempting to snore.

*worried*

[LBJ10]

Poor little guy! I wouldn’t be too worried about him being sleepy the first day. They will wake up and seem alert at the vet, only to feel sleepy again once they return home. It isn’t unusual for them to be out of it for the first day or so.

Not sure about the snore/honk. Did the vet notice anything while he was there? Did they look in his nose to make sure there wasn’t anything going on up there?

[BelarusianBunny]

The vet didn’t look in his nose but he did listen to his breathing. He said he sounded well in that regard. I’d like to think that he’s honking but since it’s something new, I’m paying a lot of attention to it.

[LBJ10]

Perhaps the anesthesia made his nose stuffy?

[BelarusianBunny]

Hmm, that is an option as I figure a bunny’s breathing would slow during the process. Therefore, they could get a bit stuffy. I was concerned that maybe he very quickly picked up an infection; shaking his ears and such! He seems to be just knocked out sleeping now with no snuffles or head shaking at the moment. I will be watching him though…

[LBJ10]

Yep, keep an eye on him. You should see some improvement soon. =)

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