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Neutering questions

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Poppy <3

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Hiya guys, I am looking to have Charlie neutred soon, so that then I can hopefully bond him with a rescue bun so he has a friend, but the thought of sending him to the vets is actually making me nervous! So I
was just wondering if you could answer me a few questions-
what does the operation involve?
What are the side effects?
Once he is home, is he fine to go back to normal?
How long will he roughly have to stay at the vets?
Finally, how much roughly will it cost?

Sorry for all the questions! Thanks in advance! X
 
It's nerve wracking I know but you are doing the right thing. :D There's some useful info about neutering here:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=51537 :wave:

Cost varies greatly; my vet charges around £50 I think, maybe a bit more now. It's important that you use a rabbit savvy vet for the procedure - this post may be useful if you are unsure: http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=267127

Charlie will most likely be admitted on the morning of the op, and you're normally asked to ring sometime in the afternoon to see how the op went. If all is well and he is eating & recovering well from the anaesthetic (sp?) then he will be allowed home that evening; if not then the vet may want to keep him there overnight.

If he's an outdoor bunny, he will need to be kept in for the first night at least as he will have trouble regulating his body temperature after the GA.
 
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