Spaying my bunny, and when to bond

[Cardi Bunny]

So cardi is getting spayed next week, and I was just wondering if there are things I should know before going into this. Like things to be alarmed with, or things to ask. My main concern is if they will give her pain meds, is that a thing all vets give or only some? Are there anything I should have on hand like critical care and other things. Any advice? Also how long should I wait before bonding with another bunny? I kind of want a male bun, cause in my mind I feel like they will get along better.
Recently my bunny has gotten a bit aggressive and has bitten me and my sister a few times, and her litter training has gone downhill, she’s also gotten a dewlap. My guess is she is a mature little female now.

[jerseygirl]

The main thing is to NOT fast your rabbit before surgery. Sometimes an uninformed staff member at a clinic will give out the standard cat/dog pre-anaesthetic information.
Not all vets give take home pain med. It would be a good idea to ask if they will do this. Sometimes, they give a long action pain med injection before the rabbit goes home.

Here is some pretty thorough info on pre and post-op care: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/opcare.html#neuter

And a little info from the house rabbit society about your rabbit after surgery and introducing another rabbit. http://rabbit.org/post-surgical-aftercare/

I would actually wait longer then is suggested, personally. It depends on if you are looking to get an already neutered male rabbit also.

Recently my bunny has gotten a bit aggressive and has bitten me and my sister a few times, and her litter training has gone downhill, she’s also gotten a dewlap. My guess is she is a mature little female now.

Yes, it rather sounds like it!   Is she biting whenever you reach to pat her? Or if you reach into her cage or pen if she has one? 

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