How long until she's back to normal?

[starrynight]

I had my bunny Snowy spayed on Wednesday, the 23rd. She stayed overnight at the vets and I brought her home Thursday. She did not want to eat or drink even with the Metacam. I syringe fed her water and she took a couple of bites of spinach that night but that was it. She perked up a lot the next day and was back to scarfing down pellets, pooping

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[grimmerlove]

I had my bun spayed as a condition of adoption, with the lady who facilitated the adoption taking care of her for two weeks post-spay. From what I can recall, they aren't supposed to jump for an entire two weeks so that they don't rip the stitches (please correct me if I'm wrong). I would say give her a two-week time frame in order for her to start getting back to normal. I would recommend hanging out on the floor with her and giving her pets as she allows. Please don't feel bad about getting her spayed, as the health benefits far outweigh the dangers of not being spayed.

[starrynight]

Oh, I know it's worth it to have her spayed. Reproductive cancer is no joke. But seeing her on the floor not wanting to eat or drink was so sad. Thankfully it lasted a short while. She's back to gobbling up her pellets as usual.

As far as I know, my vet uses surgical glue that's on the inside. You're right about jumping shortly after the surgery, though. I guess she will go at her own pace and do what is comfortable for her.

It was nice to finally get the spay out of the way. It's not cheap, but totally worth it if it means Snowy lives a longer, happier life. All of my rabbits are officially spayed and neutered. I can't bond her with my two other buns because Penny attacks Snowy, but at least Snowy can have a friend now.