Post spay/neauter

[Laurenjade95]

Hi i had bonnie spayed and clide neauterd on wednesday, clide was fine after surgery eating/drinking his normal self! Bonnie on the other hand took it really bad bless her we had her at the vets they day after as she wouldnt eat drink or poo, she started nibbling on things yesterday and thank god today shes eating and pooping like normal! I was just wondering when i could let them out for exercise? They are in there cages they are not small but not big either! I feel so bad on them trapped in there! Their in the living room so constantly with someone but i just feel awful! Would i be able to let them have a litter run round in kitchen if i take things out that they cant jump on?

[HipHopBunny]

I would personally wait 10 days, for that is how long it takes them to heal, but that could just be me being an overprotective bun mom. 😉 One thing I would keep an eye on though, is if they are picking on their incision. Mine girls did, and I, unfortunately, had to put the pet cones (collar of shame) on them. You said though that someone is constantly in the room though? If so, then you could probably let them not wear it for the day, and put it on in the night, if they are pickers.

 

[Wick & Fable]

Both a spay and neuter are functionally the same (i.e. stop the ability to reproduce), but operation-wise, they are not the same. Neuters are much more straight-forward and much less invasive than a spay, so it’s not surprising that Clide is feeling better sooner.

The main factors I’d keep in mind are: monitoring the rabbit him/herself irritating the incision via licking/picking, no allowing climbing/jumping (this strains the incision), and minimizing zoomies and other high-intensity exercise.

I have never had a female during spay recovery (I adopted mine following her spay), so I don’t have experience in what the recovery process is like. Clide can probably roam around sooner than Bonnie though. I think that, as long as you really supervise and maybe limit the time, you can allow a bit of expansion. As you mention though, take out anything that may encourage climbing/jumping.

I know you’ve posted in the past, but I don’t recall the situation of B&C and your plans going forward. Are you familiar with the need for proper rabbit bonding once they are recovered?

 

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.

[DanaNM]

It’s rough but she should stay on cage rest 10-14 days. Is the vet having you check her incision as well? Most buns don’t need the cones so hopefully she will be fine without it.

You can give her lots of extra boredom buster toys and pets in the mean time. It is so hard to see them cooped up but spaying especially is so invasive and they can damage their sutures if they run or jump too soon after.

. . . 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.  

[Laurenjade95]

Thanks for all the replys! I havent noticed them picking at it yet! Hopefully they wont. Well i will leave them in the cage then if its better for them, definitley  dont want to stress them out by taking them to the vets again if anything happens! Only 7 more days to go and they can be back to their normal selves! I have read abit about bonding, nearer to the time i am going to start swapping litter trays and toys. I read the best way to do it is by putting them in a room were none of them have been before? Obviously take it one step at a time

[HipHopBunny]

@Laurenjade95

Starting in neutral territory is good. Otherwise, they would fight, for they are very territorial. Waiting a month after spay/neuter is good, for that is how long it takes the hormones to officially drain out. I recommend reading the bonding section in the RABBIT INFO, stories and tips are shared there. 🙂

Keep us posted!

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