[4]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProvide a soft bed such as a folded blanket to prevent abrasive bedding from pulling at the wound. Straw and hay type beddings shouldn\u2019t be used. Make sure they are warm enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comfort your bunny but don\u2019t hover around them too much as they may just want some space. Female bunnies generally want to be left alone so don\u2019t take it personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enclose the area to prevent any excessive movement or exercise. Even if they feel better which may seem after a couple of days, the wound hasn\u2019t fully healed and the stitches could come loose with running and jumping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other Considerations To Be Aware Of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your bunny\u2019s eating returns to normal then they start eating less again, this could be a sign of infection. Call your vet immediately. If you are force-feeding your bunny, make sure not to feed too much. Let your bunny chew and swallow before giving them more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The syringe should be a wide-bore syringe so larger bits don\u2019t get stuck which can shoot out too quickly causing your bunny to choke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your bunny doesn\u2019t like their medication through the syringe, you can hide the pain medication in something tasty like a mashed banana. Just be careful not to give too much sugar especially if they aren\u2019t eating as this can cause painful gas resulting in not eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monitor your bunny\u2019s poops throughout the day. In the beginning, it is normal to see mucus-covered poops after the procedure. This should return back to normal after a couple of days when normal eating habits have resumed. If the poops don\u2019t return back to normal or your bunny stops pooping, call your vet immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your bunny may need to wear a cone to stop them from irritating their wound. Most won\u2019t but it would be good to have one on hand from your vet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cone may bug them so much that they won\u2019t eat or drink so taking the cone off to eat and drink will likely be necessary. Just monitor your bunny and make sure they aren\u2019t pulling at the stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For bonded bunnies, you can keep them together as long as they interact calmly. If your bonded pair continues to mount or play rough, then it may be necessary to separate them for a couple of days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, this is very rare. If you do have to separate them, make sure they can see, smell, and touch each other even if they don\u2019t have full physical contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bunnies need the full emotional support of their mate during recovery and keeping them in contact during this time reduces the chance they will fight once they are back to normal.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
If you are planning to bond two bunnies after they have been spayed or neutered (new pair), it is recommended to wait 2 weeks post-procedure to allow for healing before attempting to bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be aware that males have viable sperm for several weeks post neutering so don\u2019t put them in contact with another female bunny that hasn\u2019t been spayed during this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Males may also have swelling around the testes so don\u2019t be alarmed thinking his bits are still there. The swelling should decrease in a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taking your bunny to get spayed or neutered is just as stressful for you as it is for your bunny. Make sure you are aware of everything you must know before, during and after the procedure so you can have the smoothest surgery possible. This way you are able to provide the most comfortable, stress-free recovery for your bunny so they can be back to their loving, cute selves as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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