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LoopyLou2087

Warren Scout
I have two dwarf lops, they're both girls from the same litter, and when they're old enough I'm going to get them neutered. I was just wondering whether I should get them done at the same time, or lave a few weeks in between. Advice anyone?
 
LoopyLou2087 said:
I have two dwarf lops, they're both girls from the same litter, and when they're old enough I'm going to get them neutered. I was just wondering whether I should get them done at the same time, or lave a few weeks in between. Advice anyone?
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I think together would be best. If one is done first she will be a bit under teh weather while she recovers and her sister might still want to play. If they're done together they can have bed rest at the same time and look after each other.

From your point of view though, things could happen like they might stop eating and then you'd have twice as much work to do syringe feeding, but that is a very small possibility.
 
I would try to get them done together. You might have to separate earlier than that though if they start fighting.
 
That's definitely not a reliable guide as to whether or not they will fight. Only personality and hormones depicts whether or not they will fight, not if they are from the same litter.

Hopefully you'll be ok but, it's important to be aware just in case, that there is a risk they will fight when their hormones arrive.
 
i am in same situation and have my fingers crossed that mine will not fight beforehand, mine girls are now 11 weeks roughly so keepin a close eye on them, i plan on taking mine in the same time like i did my two boys make sure you ask the vet to put them in the same recovery pen after their ops and bring them home in same carrier etc it all helps i am told it did with my boys they never lost their bond before during or after i think its all about catching the hormones before but if they come before they can be spayed we are in trouble i think:roll: fingers crossed we both have an easy ride with this one how old are your two buns hun x:wave:
 
LoopyLou2087 said:
They're 12 weeks now, so I still have 3 months to wait before I can get them done I think? But I like to plan ahead :D
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Could be a LOT longer than 3 months - it depends on the vet - some won't spay (female version of neuter) until ~5-6 months.

ETA: are you 110% sure they are both female?
 
No I'm not, am taking them to the vets asap to be sure, but I have no transport in the week, so I have to wait until the weekend. Hopefully they are definitely both girls!
 
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