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neutering

this may sound like a stupid question but should i get Butterbean neutered ? Tony's castrated so don't worry they'll be no baby buns from here but I've heard that its quite a risky op for females and i can't work out if its necessary or not i just wondered what the pros and cons are because i'd be gutted if i lost her then found out the op wasn't necessary. will it change her personality at all? i really don't know what to do? :?
 
Here's the info I have picked up from books and on this forum:

It will reduce her hormones, so should make her less aggresive (especially in breeding season)

For females it also reduces the risk of cancer in later years, which females are quite prone too.

If she ever escapes it also stops her coming back pregnant :lol:

Of course there is a risk involved with all operations, it is very invasive. If you can find a decent vet who has done many before then the risks should be low.

Is she in perfect health at the moment?

I am planning to get my two ladies done :)

Oh and check out this thread
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=84269
 
yeah she's in good health (touch wood) she has what i call a bunny m.o.t. every 6months to a year :lol: that's just for my own peace of mind, these guys are my first so i like to make sure I'm doing everything right. i think i will get it done i never thought about wild rabbs :oops: how long do i have to keep her separate to heal as i have only had Tony a little while, he was a rescue and i don't want him to think hes on his own again.
 
yes, I would get her spayed. If she gets uterine cancer and it's caught in time she would have to have an emergency spay which would be much harder for a poorly rabbit to recover from. Best to have it done now while she is healthy.
 
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