Spaying

Chai Tea · Feb 28, 2008

I have a 5 month old himalayan dwarf rabbit, who I'm looking into spaying. I am aware of the madjor health risks involving not spaying your rabbit so I would really like to go ahead and get it done. May I ask a few questions? I was wondering first of all what the risks IN spaying are, and if it is common for a rabbit not to pull through. Also, how much does the average vet charge for spaying in Canada? And how long does it normally take for them to recover from the surgery? Is there any particular questions I should be asking the vet before getting it done? Can you recomend a good veterinary clinic in Ontario that will do it?

Thanks so much for your help.

LionheadLuver · Feb 28, 2008

When a rabbit doesn't pull through, it's usually because they have defects in themselves, so a pre-check spay usually erases this worry. It's rare for rabbits not to pull through. It took my rabbits a week to recover FULLY, usually back to normal eating, drinking etc within 3 days. They have to stay indoors for a week to recover.

IzzyTwig · Feb 28, 2008

The risks are because of the general anasthetic, the reason a rabbit wouldn't pull through is because of another condition, like a heart weakness for example.

Here in the UK a spay costs between £40 and £100 depending on the vet and where you live. Don't know if it's similar in canada or not.

Chai Tea · Feb 28, 2008

Okay, thanks. She seems to be in perfect health. When would you say it's too late to spay? Do they tend to get the cancer later in life, or earlier? Also, when does their temperament start to change?

kayj · Feb 28, 2008

I have just had my french lop done today she is a bit quiet but eating & drinking fine. Don't worry she will be absolutely fine

Rice · Feb 28, 2008

To get mine spayed in the US cost about $140, so that might be closer to what it would cost in Canada. Mine started to calm down a little a few weeks after her spay.

Chai Tea · Feb 29, 2008

Thanks everyone,

So it sort of changes their personality then?

chloaster · Feb 29, 2008

Chai Tea said:
Okay, thanks. She seems to be in perfect health. When would you say it's too late to spay? Do they tend to get the cancer later in life, or earlier? Also, when does their temperament start to change?

I've had a 7year old doe spayed and she had no signs of any problems, I've had a 2year old spayed and they've removed the beginnings of what they believed to be tumours in her so it really depends on the rabbit. Girlie buns usually start to get the teenager strop at about the age of yours :shock: :lol: I've found with my buns that spaying the girls doesn't alter their character but it takes the moody edge off and they're far more settled and easy going

elve · Feb 29, 2008

I think your biggest problem in Canada will be finding a rabbit-savvy vet - this is a good reference to use as a guide

http://www.mybunny.org/info/vet_questionnaire.htm

capel · Feb 29, 2008

I had Nia done two months ago, We are unsure of her age due to conflicting tales we were told at the point of rescue, however she is somewhere between 2-5. I'm glad I went ahead with the surgery as it was found that her uterus was badly diseased with a tumour covering one uterine horn right down to the cervix. We are hoping that the cancer hasn't spread, but meanwhile are happy that at least she's still with us. Had she not had the op it's unlikely that she'd have survived more than a month or two. It was touch and go during the first part of the op but luckily we have a fantastic vet and he managed to pull her back. It is a personal decision and one that you alone can make, but I know that after Nia's experience I'm pro spaying.

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