Spaying advice please

[Meandmybun]

So my bun had her pre op today and is all ready to get spayed tomorrow. She didn’t do well at the vets today so I’m really worried about how she is going to cope.
I know there isn’t really much I can do about that but I can make sure she is as happy as possible once she comes home so I’m looking for any advice on aftercare.
She usually has free run of the house but I’ve read online she should be kept in a cage for a while, how long did you leave your buns in their cages? She is quite a large rabbit and only has a single storey cage because she is never locked in it as the whole bottom floor has been bunny proofed so I feel awful locking her In such a small space for the first time.
Also how can I make her bed as safe as possible, of course I am going to disinfect it while she is at the vets and I have bought waterproof and fleece blankets but I’m unsure if I should include hay in her cage like I normally would or just in her hay rack? Sorry for all of the questions I just feel so guilty for putting her through this so I want to make sure I’m doing everything I can for her.

[Deleted User]

I’d keep her area at least large enough for her to take a few hops in, especially if she’s a large breed. The main reason for space restriction is to make sure the incision site doesn’t rip open and become infected. So even though it sounds cruel, it really is for the best. I kept my boys in their cages for a week after their surgeries. I would spread the hay everywhere because it could irritate her site. I’d keep it contained to the hay rack. The most important thing is to make sure she is sent home with pain meds. She will be in a lot of pain after the procedure and the pain meds will really help her recover faster. If she’s not eating, force feed her. Ask if you can be sent home with Critical Care in case she doesn’t eat the first night. You’ll have to force feed it to her if she’s not eating, but it helps make sure she won’t develop full blown stasis. And honestly, just being with her and stroking her will do a world of good for her. It will help her to know she is loved and safe.

[Meandmybun]

Thank you!
I am being such a stress head over it but I can’t help it! I sound crazy to the people around me but she’s my baby. I asked for pain meds today at the pre op which the vet seemed happy to give, He also mentioned giving her something to get her digestion moving again.
I will keep the hay in her rack and just give her blankets to sleep on, did you use ordinary litter after your boys surgeries ? Little worried about her sleeping in it and causing herself some trouble.
Thanks again for your reply, I’ll try to calm down haha

[Deleted User]

hahaha it’s totally normal to be this worried when they go under. I didn’t sleep the whole 36 hours they were at the vet. My boys had litter boxes with a grate over it, so I didn’t have to worry about the litter hurting anything, but carefresh might be a good option because it’s large and soft and shouldn’t really hurt anything down there. If you didn’t mind washing the fleece so often, just letting her do her business on the fleece is also a good option. That’s great that you’re getting pain meds and a motility drug. Bombur developed stasis from an infection a few days later, but he was given sub-q fluids, and an antibiotic and he was better in no time.

good luck!

[Nutmeg]

A&B is right that its normal to be this worried – because my two are going in to be spayed and neutered in a month and I am FREAKING out too haha.

*** Maybe I’ll ask my small question about after care here so that it could help both of us, as it wasn’t mentioned above.
I read that bunny’s can get cold after coming out of surgery and people have mentioned putting warm water in a water bottle and wrapping it in a towel (so that its not too hot against them) so that they can snuggle with it if they want to – or move away from it if they don’t.
I haven’t been able to find that post again – but has anyone found this to be true and helpful?

And sending good vibes your bunnies way for tomorrow – keep us posted on how it goes

[Deleted User]

yes! Both boys were cold after surgery, so the vet kept them in a heated area while they recovered, and when they came home i gave them fleece. I didn’t give them a warm bottle because they weren’t that cold, but it would help if they are.

[Meandmybun]

Thanks for all the advice! Just a quick update, Biscuit is home from her spay. She’s tired and I’m sure very sore but it all went well, she has Metacam to start tomorrow and emeprid to start tonight.
The vet said she ate a little food and took a little from a syringe but she has yet to poop so I need to keep an eye on that.
I’ve weighed her food so I can see how much she has eaten and I’ll offer her some fresh veggies in a little while.

[Nutmeg]

So happy to hear she’s home! And great idea to measure the food to monitor how much she’s eating.

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