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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A DarkMator Surgery in Morning

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    • DethronedbyQueenB
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        As yall know this is all a crash course for me. Never had buns before and whammo- have 5.

        Tomorrow, DM goes in for his neuter and I’m nervous. I don’t have total confidence in the vet but lack of options at the moment (I looked at sites for finding rabbit savvy vet and still looking for something within 2 hours of here; I’m a nervous driver) and I don’t really know what to expect.

        They told me to take away his food and water tonight at 10 p.m. and drop him off at 8 a.m.

        When I take my dog in they call him by his name but she called DM “your rabbit.” It’s small thing but rubbed me wrong. 

        After I pick him up tomorrow, what can I expect? Will he be able to eat? Can I give him his present box or will he be too sluggish?

        Is there anything I should know that the vet may not mention or tell me incorrectly?


      • DethronedbyQueenB
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          Also…I hope he is still playful because Queen isn’t. DM actually runs around making noises and likes to get me to chase him in circles.
          He jumps in my lap and checks ME out- she does that because she is looking for food and doesn’t make noises.

          But he did just try to you know what my arm so hopefully it isn’t just for that.


        • JackRabbit
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            I’d be a bit wary too. Bunnies cannot vomit and can (and should) eat and drink right up to anesthesia time. Has the vet neutered bunnies before?


          • DethronedbyQueenB
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              He said, “We can neuter the boys but we don’t usually do anything with females.”

              The vet is older…maybe in his 70’s even.


            • DethronedbyQueenB
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                I found this so going to give him food and water access tonight:

                4. DO NOT FAST YOUR RABBIT PRIOR TO THE SURGICAL APPOINTMENT, even if the person scheduling your appointment tells you to do so. (Receptionists giving such instructions often recite the rules for dogs and cats, not realizing that the rules are different for rabbits.)
                http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/opcare.html


              • LongEaredLions
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                  Yes, that is correct. Rabbits GI systems need to constantly process food in order to function correctly, otherwise they can go into stasis. And since rabbits cannot vomit, there is no reason to fast them before surgery.
                  If you are wary with the vet, do not let him touch your bunny. There is no extreme hurry in neutering, and it is much more important that you find a competent vet.


                • DethronedbyQueenB
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                    Thank you everyone.
                    Last night on top of this there was an emergency work related- the kind that requires calling everyone from plumbers to insurance companies at 2 a.m….so no sleep. By the time 8 a.m. came around I was in a good frame of mind to spend 20 minutes being clear with the vet and staff that DM is a lovey and they need to know what they are doing. I was assured the vet does and has experience with this so I consented.
                    Now to keep my imagination in check until they call me to tell me he is fine and I can come get him.
                    Nerve wracking!!!


                  • LongEaredLions
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                      ((((((Safe neuter vibes)))))))


                    • Cottontail
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                        {{{Good Vibes}}}
                        Here’s hoping the neuter goes well! I’ve known a couple of vets over the years that were excellent with neuters (cats, dogs, etc) that were a bit on the cautious side about spaying small females–some even recommending other places. If the vet has a good history of neuters, then kudos to them for being honest about not being comfortable with the more in-depth spaying process.
                        Let us know when he’s home safe!


                      • DethronedbyQueenB
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                          Ty so much. <3

                          He is home now and doing well. First thing he wanted was food and ate pretty well.
                          Man, oh man, the receptionist was downright dangerous and I shudder to think how many bunnies she has given advice on.
                          She was the one that told me not to feed him after 10 last night and then today she told me not to let him eat or drink until tomorrow. 0.0
                          That would be 36 hours without food or water if I listened to her. Egads.
                          I did explain to her what I had learned and she seemed to be receptive to it so hopefully it gets corrected for future patients.
                          Thanks again, everyone.

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