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Forum DIET & CARE getting spayed soon (UPDATE)

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    • bpash89
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         My little one is going to the vet tomorrow for a check up to make sure everything is kosher/she’s old enough to get spayed (and so I can check out the vet as best I can) and I’m getting really nervous and stressed just thinking about it.  She’s a dwarf mix and very small (not even 2 pounds) but according to the vet about 6 months old.  She’s been getting increasingly aggressive – digging and chewing everything, pooping everywhere but her litter box when she used to be perfect and even attempted to bite me when I tried to cut her nails… so I assume this means she’s hitting the dreaded teenage maturity stage and so I want to get her fixed as soon as possible but it’s really stressful to try and find a vet who knows rabbits where I live (no listings here on the rabbit society international vet page) and not being able to ask questions easily (I might have put the receptionist into a shock-induced coma when I spoke English) to make sure I’m putting my little fluff monster in good hands is making me a basket case.  I’m just really worried about it.  

        Any advice?  

        Special questions I need to ask the vet?  I know – absolutely no fasting.  She would probably go all Monty Python on me if I tried to withhold her pellets anyway.

        Post-opp care suggestions?  My little one has free reign of almost the whole house, should I keep her in her cage area for the first few days to make sure she doesn’t run around too much/jump on stuff and risk messing up her incision spot?  Or would it just add to her stress if she is confined when she’s used to being allowed to roam?

        HELP ME I’M FREAKING OUT


      • MoveDiagonally
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           Here are some question that the HRS recommends for seeing if a vet is rabbit savvy:

          – Ask how many rabbits are seen at the clinic each week.
          – Ask how many rabbits are spayed or neutered each week.
          – Ask if they know which antibiotics are dangerous for rabbits
          Answer: Antibiotics that should never be given to rabbits. Even one dose of the following can be deadly: Amoxicillin and most of the “…cillin” drugs like penicillin, lincomycin, clindamycin.
          – Casually ask about preventing GI stasis. Q: “What’s the best way to prevent GI stasis?”
          Answer: “Provide your rabbit with hay every day, preferably 24 hours a day. Provide daily exercise and brush frequently”
          – Ask if food has to be removed the night before surgery. The answer should be “no”. Rabbits should never be fasted.
           
          If the vet doesn’t work out I found Acris Animal Medical Center. It’s in Korean but there’s a phone number at the bottom:
           
          They are recommended here:
           and here:
          Don’t read too much farther down the thread past the recommendation, someone makes some stupid comments.. The second forum is not a rabbit forum but it specifially mentions Dr. Kwan as a rabbit savvy english speaking vet. Also, here is a list of veterinary schools in South Korea. They might have some exotic vets on staff or know of a good one around. 
           
          Good Luck! I hope everyhting goes smoothly and the vet is rabbit savvy.  Let us know how it goes! 


        • bpash89
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            Thank you. I have read though the HRS page already but with the obvious language barrier it makes things much more difficult. The vet may very well know their stuff but not understand my questions or be able to answer them in a way I would understand. I know the vet I’m taking her to sees rabbits (they told me over the phone they did spays and neuters regularly and they have an info page on rabbits on their website) but how am I supposed to know what is a good number of rabbits/spay and neuters a week? I have no gauge for this. I’m also concerned about medication and anesthesia because I don’t know what is commonly used here to know if its safe or not.

            I’ll be sure to ask about antibiotics and GI when I visit tomorrow though.

            And thanks for the links but most of the listing were very far from where I live. My little one stresses about being in her carrier for the 15 minute bus ride, she wouldn’t do well on a 3 hour round trip subway ride. I’d feel much better about keeping her close to home for the sake of stress and in case of any kind of emergency afterwards.


          • LittlePuffyTail
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              Do you have a friend that could help you out with the language barrier? Maybe ask the questions for you?

              It is very stressful to get a bunny spayed. Especially, the first time. Hopefully, you can find a way to get your questions answered and be comfortable that your little on is in good hands.

              Let us know how it goes. Best of luck.


            • bpash89
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                Update

                So I took my little girl to the vet for a check up with the understanding that I was looking to get her spayed soon. The vet seems good and was able to answer my questions. Bunbun checked out flawlessly.  X-rays, fecal test as well as the usual vitals and he said she was in really great condition.  My little girl weighed 400g (14oz) on her first vet visit the day after I got her and today (about 6 weeks later) she weighs 1kg (2.2 pounds). She really loves her veggies. The vet agreed she was in the 6 month age range and basically just said whenever I was ready to schedule an appointment they would get those lady parts out of her.
                My one major concern is that he said they would keep her for 2-3 days. Everything i’ve read on here has given me the impression that unless there is some sort of complication, it should be an outpatient surgery even for females. Is this a make or break issue? Should I look around for another vet? I know it will cause unnecessary stress for her to be away from home for that long especially when she’s feeling bad so I’d much rather bring her home but that doesn’t seem to be an option. He assured me she would be kept on pain medication to keep her comfortable and if she was still showing signs of discomfort they would give me more after I took her home.
                Thoughts?


              • LittlePuffyTail
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                  Why do they keep the bunnies so long? That does seem strange. Most vets do the surgery in the morning and then discharge them late afternoon/early evening.

                  But if that is your only option and the vet is rabbit savvy and answered your questions adequately, I guess you will have to go with it.


                • Beka27
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                    I would talk to the vet about that. Ask if they always keep rabbits for 2-3 days, or if she comes thru the surgery with no complications, can you bring her home that evening, or even the next morning.

                    Also, does the vet charge a boarding fee for each day, or is the boarding included in the cost of the operation? Extended boarding can easily add hundreds of dollars onto a vet bill if it’s not included. If you haven’t already, make sure to get a written estimate for the cost of the surgery, anesthesia, boarding (if required), medication, etc…


                  • Sarita
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                      It may just be a precaution that they keep her that long – she may get to come home sooner – different vets have different protocols…maybe that is the protocol in S. Korea for vets, I wouldn’t be too concerned. You could ask if they feel she has fully recovered can you bring her home sooner, as Beka suggested.


                    • bpash89
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                        Thank you, I’ll be sure to give them a call and ask about boarding costs and I will definitely be badgering them to try and take her home as soon as possible once her surgery is over. I would be much more comfortable having her home and sulking under the couch where I can watch her than leaving her at the vet for a prolonged amount of time.


                      • Beka27
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                          Another thing to ask is if they have someone there 24 hours a day. Why is it better to have your rabbit boarded at the vet where everyone (probably) goes home at 6pm and doesn’t return until 8 the next morning? That is 14 hours that something could go wrong and no one would know. At home, if you felt it necessary, you could wake up every few hours to check on her. Take that into consideration also.


                        • bpash89
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                            Well the it is an animal hospital rather than a vet clinic and they have a unit open 24 hours a day so there will always be someone in the building. I’ll be sure to ask how often they are checked on though.

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