I have a nearly 4 year old lop eared rabbit who lives with her mum and castrated brothers after a surprise litter :roll: anyway I really want to get her spayed as I know the odds of cancer increase as they reach 4 years old but I'm just do worried that something will happen to her while she's having the operation but then I don't want to lose her coz of cancer. Has anyone had an older rabbit spayed and did it go ok? I just need my mind putting to ease.
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Spaying help!!!
- Thread starter kez
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Hello, I had my bunny spayed at 3.5 years and I know some people on here have had much old buns spayed. As you say, the risk of uterine cancer is quite high with older buns so although there is always a risk with any operation I believe it is much less than the risk of cancer.
I will be getting my 3 year old done soon (I was told when I adopted her from a friend that she was done, it seems she's not :roll
and although I will be stressed on the day and during the recovery I know it's the best thing for her.
I will be getting my 3 year old done soon (I was told when I adopted her from a friend that she was done, it seems she's not :roll
and although I will be stressed on the day and during the recovery I know it's the best thing for her.
