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    • Gamestar32
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        Hey guys. So Thursday is Scooter’s big day. He’s finally getting neutered. I’ve read that when females get spayed they act differently for a bit. Will this be the same for a boy? Is there any particular things I should do in addition to what the vet tells me? Any advice would help!


      • jerseygirl
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          Sometimes the males will act more hormonal right after neuter but that usually settles down.

          Here is some info her about before and after neuter. http://rabbit.org/faq-spaying-and-neutering/

          Hope his surgery goes well! Make certain he in NOT fasted beforehand. Sometimes an uninformed staff member at the clinic tells rabbit owners to take away food as they do for cats and dogs pre surgery. Unfortunate, but it does happen.


        • Tgbarber
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            My Theo was neutered at 4 months and everything went just as my vet said. Keeping him in a smaller cage was probably harder on me than the bun. But it’s important to keep them quiet and to check the incisions. We had no issues at all. He was so glad to get out of that cage!! Good luck!


          • Gamestar32
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              I can let him eat? They told me I shouldn’t, what are the facts about that?


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                Posted By Gamestar32 on 12/27/2016 8:26 PM

                I can let him eat? They told me I shouldn’t, what are the facts about that?

                This is an excerpt from the article I linked above.

                Does the veterinarian require withholding of food and water prior to surgery in rabbits? (Do not do this–rabbits can’t vomit, so there is no risk of that during surgery, and rabbits should never be allowed to get empty digestive tracts. 

                If a rabbit is fasted before surgery, then is reluctant to eat after surgery, then it becomes too long with out food moving through the GI tract and becomes dangerous quickly. 

                A clinic telling you to fast a rabbit is a big red flag. I would be finding out if this was an error of just a staff member or advice from the vet performing the surgery. If the vet advises it, I would be looking into a more rabbit savvy vet!


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                  You must feed him as normal prior to his surgery. If he’s got a little food in his tummy, then it won’t be an emergency if he doesn’t eat right away afterwards. My little Peanut didn’t experience a ‘hormone surge’ after he was neutered (2 weeks ago) but apparently it’s not uncommon! So he may well be a little more destructive and sexually frustrated but that will calm down.


                • Bam
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                    Sometimes office staff tell you to fast the bunny before surgery because all other animals incl humans must fast before surgery.

                    But if your vet told you to fast your bun, I’d be a bit concerned.


                  • Gamestar32
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                      They did tell me to not let him eat, but I’ll keep letting him munch on hay and such tonight. Should I be worried about this? The receptionist told me to do that, not the doctor, so it’s possible that she was just saying what she thought. All of the approved bunny vets are a hell of a drive from me and I don’t really have the time to make those trips right now


                    • bonilla&BUB
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                        If your vet tells you your rabbit needs to fast, you need to choose a different vet. They will not be experienced. If a rabbit doesn’t eat for more than 12 hours your bunny could die.
                        I have heard that a lot of receptionists tells people to fast rabbits as this is regular protocol for other animals.

                        Please wait to neuter your bun. If you don’t have the time to see a bunny vet, it shouldn’t be done now. Wait until you have the time. This is a huge risk for your bun, especially if the vet uses internal sutures that are for other animals (cat) and not for rabbits.

                        If you do choose to use this vet regardless here are some things I experienced as I just had my buck done 2 weeks ago.

                        – let him eat!! and bring his hay, food, and water bottle/dish with you to the vet
                        – if he has a bonded mate, bring his friend with him as it will make it easier for him.
                        – my vet only glued the incisions so it was an easy process for my bun
                        – it is possible when you get there he will have “sucked” his nackers in and the vet won’t see them. The vet can pull them down once they are sleeping.
                        – he will want to eat when he gets home! And if he doesn’t, coax him with his favourite veg. And make sure the vets gives you oxford critical care incase he doesn’t eat. It is VITAL that your bun eats the same night after surgery.
                        – keep your cage very clean, clean it every day to avoid infections
                        – get a take home soft cone or sock to put over him so he doesn’t lick or chew his incision
                        – get take home pain meds (metacam) and ranitidine to go with the metacam.
                        – leave him in his cage for 3 days and remove all objects that he can jump onto. After the 3rd day, let him out for a short play time. And he should be fine thereafter

                        Hope this helps!


                      • Gamestar32
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                          Thanks a bunch! I’ll keep everyone posted on how it goes. I’m gonna talk to the vet about all of this too, not in an accusing way but just to give ’em a heads up. Wish Scooter luck!


                        • Gamestar32
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                            So far so good! I got home with scoot about a half hour ago. Put him back in his clean cage and gave him a treat which he chowed down on. I didn’t fast him before the surgery, so he had breakfast. They also said he doesn’t have to go back since there aren’t sutchers, but he still bites at it. What do you guys recommend I do for that?


                          • bonilla&BUB
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                              If he is biting at it, he needs a sock or a soft cloth cone, I’m hoping they gave you one. If there are no sutures, did they glue it?


                            • bonilla&BUB
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                                Another thing a vet recommended to me (which I didn’t try because I used a sock one my bun) was to put Vix (smelly vaseline) *AROUND* (not on) the area. They said sometimes the smell will deter them from licking/biting.


                              • Gamestar32
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                                  No they didn’t give me one :/ Is it something I could make myself? He’s far too twitchy to hold and put lotion on.


                                • bonilla&BUB
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                                    Can you call them and see if they have something? If it’s not a normal rabbit vet they probably won’t.. but worth the phone call. You can probably see if another local vet has something? Generally they are sold for $15-20.

                                    They look like this: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ec/1b/67/ec1b679951a53c5c29662d1d3887ea64.jpg

                                    I don’t know if you could make something like this site suggests: http://www.specialbunny.org/surgery/

                                    If you can pick him up and hold him on his back (in a C shape) check his incisions before you go to bed (morning and night) and just make sure they aren’t oozing and/or bleeding. Rabbits can heal quite quickly so hopefully he stops licking soon. My bun stopped licking after the first night.

                                    Let me know!


                                  • Gamestar32
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                                      He’s stopped biting at it. He’s just kind of lounging around now. He’s been good about eating, so there’s no worries there, I’m gonna let him out to play for a few minutes on Sunday. Nothing crazy, just to let him get a little exercise. No oozing or anything that I’ve seen so far, and when I reach in to pet his nose he sticks his head out to receive it, so I’d say he’s doing pretty well so far.


                                    • bonilla&BUB
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                                        Sounds like he is doing good!!


                                      • sarahthegemini
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                                          Glad to hear it I was amazed at how quick Peanut returned to normal (especially as I was expecting attitude – Buttercup snubbed me gave me the stink eye for 2 days)


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                                            Update:

                                            Ok so I’m honestly not sure what to make of this. Scooter sort of just tried being a little more than friendly to my leg. Not like all the way, but he stood up and hugged it as if he was about to. When I sat down he just laid out and let me pet him so it’s possible that he just wants attention, I’m not sure.


                                          • Mikey
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                                              He may still be hormonal for up to two months after his surgery, and he may even have a hormone spike for a week or two until all of his hormones are drained


                                            • Gamestar32
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                                                Oh ok, makes sense. Thanks!

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