post-neuter cage modification?

[Xtina22]

I’m having my bun neutered on Monday. His cage is a cube condo that I made with 3 shelves/levels, but no ramps. He’s a young, active rabbit and hopping the 10 inches or so between levels is no problem for him.  Am I right that this will not be ok after his neuter? 

I’m thinking I will need to modify the cage somehow by either adding temporary ramps or blocking off the upper levels entirely with some extra panels. I’d like to figure it out now so I can prepare and make the modifications while he’s at the vet’s getting surgery.

[Wick & Fable]

Wick was recently neutered, and I’d recommend putting in ramps or blocking off the levels entirely. While neutering recovery is faster that with a spay (female), the first week of recovery is critical. No jumping. If your rabbit tends to jump on other things (sofa, bed, etc.), either block off those places, or make a very easy ramp to get up. Your rabbit may seem fine, but if he strains the area too hard right after the surgery, it could create irritation, make it vulnerable to infection, and lastly, cause more pain.

I’d recommend looking at your hay placement as well, as sometimes sitting on hay can cause a nasty stab or cut. If his hay is all in elevated racks, it’s not an issue (just make sure it’s not too high that he needs to stand on hind legs to get it), but if you do a pile on the floor of his litter box or elsewhere, try to push it all to one side often so your rabbit isn’t standing on any while eating.

Clean everything consistently as well.

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.

[Xtina22]

Thanks for the advice. I think I’ll try to build some ramps as he spends most of his time on the second level of the cage. I have a hay rack for him but usually do also put some in the litter box, thanks you for that tip! He’s a rambunctious bun, hopefully I can manage to keep him somewhat subdued while he heals.

[Wick & Fable]

No problem! I’d also recommend you looking at the area once a day if possible. After the surgery, there may be some dried blood, but your rabbit will clean that off. The area should look really clean if it’s recovering well, with little to no swelling anywhere. To check, you can hold the rabbit kind of like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWxxUJRFAl1/?tagged=rabbit … I literally just searched instagram until I found someone holding a rabbit like this, haha

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.

[Xtina22]

Thanks again. Hopefully I can get him to cooperate for that

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