From researching and talking with local rabbit rescuers, I've almost decided to have my girl spayed. I know rabbits should normally be spayed much younger, so I've been concerned.
She was already almost 2 when we adopted her, and we knew very little about rabbits. Now that I feel more versed in rabbit care and health, I'm worried that her age will make the risk too great.
She's an approx. 4 1/2 years old lop with a big personality. She loves to explore, play chase and watch TV. :lol: She doesn't have any behavioral problems that would normally be associated with an unspayed doe.
Of course I am willing to do this for her to potentially double her life span - the idea of her getting ovarian cancer breaks my heart. But is her age going to make the procedure a lot riskier?
Another thing that worries me is her being frightened before the procedure. She's very spoiled, and is used to living like a princess. She's not fond of riding in the car and hates to be picked up. I'm worried that the whole ordeal of transporting her to the vet's (approx. 45 minutes away) and having them handle her will traumatize her. Maybe I'm just being an overprotective mother...
I'd really like any advice on this matter. It's hard to try and make this decision. It would be so terrible if something happened... I just need to know that the benefits will outweigh the risks.
She was already almost 2 when we adopted her, and we knew very little about rabbits. Now that I feel more versed in rabbit care and health, I'm worried that her age will make the risk too great.
She's an approx. 4 1/2 years old lop with a big personality. She loves to explore, play chase and watch TV. :lol: She doesn't have any behavioral problems that would normally be associated with an unspayed doe.
Of course I am willing to do this for her to potentially double her life span - the idea of her getting ovarian cancer breaks my heart. But is her age going to make the procedure a lot riskier?
Another thing that worries me is her being frightened before the procedure. She's very spoiled, and is used to living like a princess. She's not fond of riding in the car and hates to be picked up. I'm worried that the whole ordeal of transporting her to the vet's (approx. 45 minutes away) and having them handle her will traumatize her. Maybe I'm just being an overprotective mother...
I'd really like any advice on this matter. It's hard to try and make this decision. It would be so terrible if something happened... I just need to know that the benefits will outweigh the risks.