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spaying advice please...

biscandmatt1

biscandmatt1

Wise Old Thumper
someone on the guinea pig forum has taken in a rabbit her sister rescued and is no longer able to keep. the rabbit is 5years old and they do not know if she is spayed, but are keen to have her spayed if she hasn't been already.

has anyone got any advice on spaying a 5 year old bun, additional risks and whether vets could tell if she has been done already? would they know without having a look inside? you know what i mean.

i didn't want to give her advice without knowing what's best.

thanks. :)
 
Hi, I think I have read that you can sometimes tell by ultrasound scan if a bunny has been spayed. As to whether a 5 year old should be done I think that would just be up to the vet to do a thorough health check before a decision is made.
 
I had a doe spayed last year one month before her fifth birthday, I was worried about it but she was in good health and recovered very quickly.
 
whether vets could tell if she has been done already? would they know without having a look inside? you know what i mean.
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I *think* they can shave her tummy to see if there are any scars there, but not certain.
 
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