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hay
poor Horton…neuter time…where do you take him, to get the neuter done? I see, you’re in GA, too. where is Alpharetta?
for the neuter:
don’t starve Horton. Bunnies need to constantly eat, and they can’t throw up. feed and water as usual. you might want to bring his favorite treat/food when you bring him in for the surgery. they will want to make him eat right away, after the surgery. also, when you drop him off [why does that sound like dry cleaning…] tell them the specifics on him, like, if he hates being picked up. I would put a nice blankie or towel in his carrier, something that has your smell on it. a carrier that opens from the side and top is a good idea.
after the surgery, you just need to watch him for any infections, swelling, discharge on the surgery site. they might give you pain meds and/or antibiotics. he might be mad at you for a few days…
…a neuter is a lot more easier than a spay, tho…I hope, everything will go well!!
((((((GOOD LUCK))))))
little Horton, and Horton mommy.
*hugs*
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Posted By Nicci607 on 06/18/2008 9:06 AM
hay
poor Horton…neuter time…where do you take him, to get the neuter done? I see, you’re in GA, too. where is Alpharetta?
for the neuter:
don’t starve Horton. Bunnies need to constantly eat, and they can’t throw up. feed and water as usual. you might want to bring his favorite treat/food when you bring him in for the surgery. they will want to make him eat right away, after the surgery. also, when you drop him off [why does that sound like dry cleaning…] tell them the specifics on him, like, if he hates being picked up. I would put a nice blankie or towel in his carrier, something that has your smell on it. a carrier that opens from the side and top is a good idea.
after the surgery, you just need to watch him for any infections, swelling, discharge on the surgery site. they might give you pain meds and/or antibiotics. he might be mad at you for a few days…
…a neuter is a lot more easier than a spay, tho…I hope, everything will go well!!
((((((GOOD LUCK))))))
little Horton, and Horton mommy.
*hugs*
Thanks for the info.
Dr. Lafferty is doing the neuter… he is the only vet close to me that does rabbits. I like him alot and have alot of confidence in him.
They did tell me not to feed him after 6 PM the night before… from what everyone here is saying, that isn’t necessary.
Alpharetta is about 20 miles north of Atlanta. Where are you?
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Kral: I love that story! I think you shared it b/f, else I have some type of telepathic connection w/ your mind.
My vet told me a similar testicle story about a male bunny that came in. It took all 3 small mammal vets at the practice to locate his testes. They knew they were there b/c they were able to express (is that the right word) his penis. It was Vet #2 that had suggested poking around for that after not locating his testes. She decribes him as a “very shy little man”. I thought that was a brilliant description. I can definately see Leo’s bulges, they look like 2 deflated balloons on his belly (hope that sounds alright).
Leo goes in for neuter attempt 3 or maybe it’s 4 on July 1st! I will be happy to give you some suggestions or feedback once it’s finally done. Little Jessica has been very adament that Leo get fixed ASAP this past week & a half…he’s been a very eager beaver lately.
I am not sure how you tell when they are sexually mature… I would imagine that he would be soon though!
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