changes after neutering

[Emmits_mom]

I have a few questions. Next week Emmitis going to be neutered. I don't expect drastic changes, butI am wondering...

He used to love to be held when he was younger, but since he's hitpuberty, he doesn't like it as much. He still loves attentionand to sit with you and be petted. Will he enjoy to be heldagain? I know most bunnies like to have all fours on the ground, whichis fine...but I miss my little cuddle bunny.

Also, we're having real problems litter training him...we just got theYesterday's News litter, and he only really wants to kick it around andsometimes eat it...which I'm really worried about. Will itget easier for him to be trained once he is neutered, becaues I thinksome of the problems we're having are because he's so restless andgoing to puberty.

I love my baby, and i just want the best for him...can someone rest my mommy mind? Thanks!!

 

[Loz n Ebony]

Most rabbits show much morelove towardstheir owners and they tend to become more appreciative so he might beeasier to litter train? Im not sure.

hope this helps.

luv 4rm

loz ebs n fidget

 

[mybunnies]

Both of our bunnies (one Boy & OneGirl) had the little procedure done. It made thediffenece of day and night. It was as if they werealmost completely trained overnight.Bugsy also changed back into our little cuddlebug.Roxy never was much of a cuddler -- and that really didn'tchange. Good for you -- being a responsible petowner. --- Kim

 

[bunty]

I believe Emmit will be more loving without thoseold hormones and they do clean up their litter habits fast. Rememberthough that it takes 3-4 weeks for all hormones to be gone. Good Lucklittle Emmitt

 

[Buck Jones]

While I cannot predict with any certainty, howmuch your rabbits' behavior(s) will improve, I've never spoken to, norread of anyone declaring a negative aspect arising out of neutering,once survival has been insured. In short, everyone seems to haveexperienced improvements of some kind or another.

Surgical risk seems to be the only major liability, and we hear lessand less of that as the years go by, techniques improve, andveterinarians become more experienced.

Buck

 

[Carolyn]

Hi EmmitsMom,

I agree with what everyone else said. Most rabbits do become moremellow after the surgery and it certainly helps in their litterboxtraining as they don't has such a strong need to territorialize thingsanymore.

Be sure to let us know when Emmit goes in.

-Carolyn

 

[Emmits_mom]

Thanks for all of your help everyone! Ithas really helped reassure my fiance and I that we are making a gooddecision for Emmit. Emmit goes to the vets nextThursday. Our vet has been performing this procedure forabout 20 years, and she explained the consequences to us.We're very confident in her...and Emmit seemed to like her, so that'sgreat! (of course, he likes everyone!)

Thanks again, all!!

 

[batbunny]

aww-good luck to the littleguy! im sure everything will go great!the only changes ivenoticed in batman are:

1.hes not using the litterbox as well as he used to.

2.he doesnt like me to pick him up much anymore,but he will crawl in my lap or let me know when he wants held.**i wonder if hes still sore? that may be why...
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however, it hasnt even been 2 weeks yet-so well see.

 

[Buck Jones]

Could be.....they sometimes hold a grudge forquite a while. Best solution for that, which I never thoughtof, was to have SOMEONE ELSE deliver the bun to the vet for thesurgery, then, when all is well, you go and RESCUE your darling fromthe big bad doctor!

Even at that, they "know" somebody's had at 'em, and they can resent ita while. Time, lots of treats, will heal all wounds, physicaland psychic.

Buck

 

[Carolyn]

Greetings Emmit's Mom,

Just a note about what to expect after the operation.

When Emmit first wakes up and first the first day or so after thesurgery, he may not wish to eat his hay or pellets. Have somevegetables and herbs for the little one to entice him. If Iremember correctly, I had replaced his litter in his litter box withtorn up newspaper so that there wouldn't be any irritation ortrouble.

He'll need lots of R&R and the more he gets, the quicker he'llheal. Keep an eye on his temperature. If he gets alittle chilly, it's recommended that you put a towel in the dryer andlet it get warm and then put it down for him to lay on. Somerabbits like that, others do not. I'm sure he'll befine. He'll get plenty of love and attention fromyou.

Please post after he's out of the operation. I'm sure it'llall go well. You're absolutely doing the best thing for him.

-Carolyn