Bella’s spay day....nervous!

[poiuytrewq]

So the day has finally come that Bella the rabbit is old enough to be spayed and the vets are back to routine stuff.
Very nervous now we are here.
fear no.1 that Bella is a boy ?‍
I know lots of smaller animals struggle with GA ? this go’s well and she can be properly introduced to her new husband!

 

[Kay Burton]

I hope all be fine. Hold on. everything will be great with your rabbit, because the bunnies are so cute and positive!

 

[splashgirl45]

good luck

 

[Birker2020]

Sure she will be fine. I love rabbits

 

[poiuytrewq]

Phones playing up so I couldn’t answer when they called. Just managed to get to voice mail though.
It’s all done, went well and she’s ready to be picked up soon. I assume the message would have said if she was a he ?

 

[Birker2020]

That's good news! You must be so relieved.

When we had the dog spayed they told us not to let her jump onto the furniture. She knew she wasn't allowed on it, she never had been allowed, so we didn't think it would be a problem. After we got home from having collected her we put her basket in the lounge and left her to doze. When we went in half an hour later she'd jumped up onto the sofa and was fast asleep! Typical!

 

[poiuytrewq]

Turns out Bella is a boy! I’d just assumed because they didn’t say otherwise ?‍?
He has a cone on his head!

 

[splashgirl45]

change his name to fella, quite handy it sounds the same..glad he is ok

 

[Redders]

Is he still wearing the cone? I don’t like commenting on other vets treatment plans, BUT this is something not all vets know and isn’t a reflection on their skills in general....rabbits shouldn’t wear a cone. It interferes too much with their natural behaviours so can be a little distressing for them, plus they need to be able to perform caecotrophy and the cone prevents this. Provided he has adequate pain relief (what was given as part of his premed and twice daily metacam or equivalent) he will leave the area alone x

 

[poiuytrewq]

Is he still wearing the cone? I don’t like commenting on other vets treatment plans, BUT this is something not all vets know and isn’t a reflection on their skills in general....rabbits shouldn’t wear a cone. It interferes too much with their natural behaviours so can be a little distressing for them, plus they need to be able to perform caecotrophy and the cone prevents this. Provided he has adequate pain relief (what was given as part of his premed and twice daily metacam or equivalent) he will leave the area alone x

Yes, I tried to take it off this morning as hes struggling to eat. I was having to hold food up. I’m going to get my husband to help me get if off when he gets home.
Thank you

 

[poiuytrewq]

@Redders The collar is off. I’d been worried I was doing the wrong thing but a combo of your knowledgeable comment and his real misery was enough!
He’s far far cheerier now, had a big bowl of food which had painkillers on and a pile of hay to munch through. He also enjoyed a really good neck scruffle ?

 

[Redders]

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@Redders The collar is off. I’d been worried I was doing the wrong thing but a combo of your knowledgeable comment and his real misery was enough!
He’s far far cheerier now, had a big bowl of food which had painkillers on and a pile of hay to munch through. He also enjoyed a really good neck scruffle ?

Excellent!! Sounds like he is doing very well I bet he will be having a mega grooming session now it’s off. Just keep an eye that he isn’t paying much attention to his castrate wounds. Like I said, generally they leave them alone so long as they have the right pain relief on board, but important to check the area to make sure

 

[poiuytrewq]

Poor boy, I can’t actually check the area. Whilst he’s super friendly as In I sit with him and he comes over for fuss he really freaks out if I pick him up (I’m really surprised how I’ve picked up the him/he’s!)
I will keep an eye out for any interest in the area though.

 

[Kay Burton]

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Excellent!! Sounds like he is doing very well I bet he will be having a mega grooming session now it’s off. Just keep an eye that he isn’t paying much attention to his castrate wounds. Like I said, generally they leave them alone so long as they have the right pain relief on board, but important to check the area to make sure

I think it will be all right when the animal adapts. Over time, feeling a good attitude towards itself, the animal in return will also treat the owner well. Empathy generally works both ways.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Is he feeling up for you taking a photo of him so we can see him?

also, didn't you acquire another bunny? Could we see him too?

 

[poiuytrewq]

Is he feeling up for you taking a photo of him so we can see him?

also, didn't you acquire another bunny? Could we see him too?

Yes of course, they will post sideways as even if I put them different ways before uploading they always come up wrong!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

No problem with that, I can tilt to see them ? had bunnies when I was a child so like seeing other's photos of them!

 

[poiuytrewq]

This is Bella

 

[splashgirl45]

pretty or should i say handsome....lovely colour

 

[Redders]

Oh he is just so precious ?

 

[poiuytrewq]

I’m obsessed with his ears! They are really massive!

 

[Redders]

His ears are AMAZING!
I also love his mouff and his thick little front legs!
I just love rabbits

 

[poiuytrewq]

His ears are AMAZING!
I also love his mouff and his thick little front legs!
I just love rabbits

His legs all round are huge! His hinds are giant and so strong!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Oh wow he's huge! Those ears are fabulous! how much does he weigh roughly (if let's you pick him up)
Love his set up, has he got his own room?

 

[poiuytrewq]

Oh wow he's huge! Those ears are fabulous! how much does he weigh roughly (if let's you pick him up)
Love his set up, has he got his own room?

He hates being picked up, very friendly but prefers to come to me and stay at floor level!
When he was spayed which was a few weeks ago they weighed him at 3.4 kg! He eats his body weight daily aswell ?

 

[poiuytrewq]

They kind of have their own room yes, winter quarters!
We live on a farm where an old cow shed (I think) got converted into a rough dining room for shoot days. I’ve fenced it in half and they get half of it. It’s pretty huge but currently split as they are still separate for now.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

He hates being picked up, very friendly but prefers to come to me and stay at floor level!
When he was spayed which was a few weeks ago they weighed him at 3.4 kg! He eats his body weight daily aswell ?

Wow that's a lot of bunny! It's nice that he's friendly and comes to visit with you

Could we see a photo of your other bunny?

 

[splashgirl45]

he sounds huge!!!!! he looks so cuddly as well

 

[poiuytrewq]

Wow that's a lot of bunny! It's nice that he's friendly and comes to visit with you

Could we see a photo of your other bunny?

Yes, I need to take one, will have a go tomorrow. He’s the same colour but normal rabbit size, lopped ears and has really pretty white patches underneath?

 

[poiuytrewq]

he sounds huge!!!!! he looks so cuddly as well

I’d love to grab him up and cuddle ? his hind legs are really something else though and when picked up his panic is to thrash them round.