I have 2 gorgeous sisters which I want to get spayed as soon as I can. However, I have had different advice from 2 different vets. I thought you could get does spayed from 4 months onwards, but I have been told by one vets that they do spay does until at least 6 months old. The second vets I called said 5 months. My bunnies are just under 4 months at the moment. They get along so well together at the moment and I don't want to risk putting off spaying them and them turning into hormonal teenagers and fighting. Please help!!! Whats the best thing to do???
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Whats the best age to get does spayed?
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MightyMax
Banned
You can indeed have does spayed from four months onwards. See here from the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund:
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pdfs/neutering28807.pdf
I think you'll have to assess how many spays the vets have done and how confident they are with rabbit surgery - in short, how rabbit savvy they are. You obviously can't take risks with any rabbit surgery and an inexperienced vet.
The weight of the females is also an important factor the vet should take into consideration, so after a full health check they should decide if/when they will be ready for the op.
I hope this helps you a bit!
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Personally I would not want to spay a Doe until 5 months of age at the earliest. I'd also want to make sure that the Vet carrying out the procedure was very 'Rabbit Savvy'. This link may help you to identify a Rabbit Savvy
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/vets.htm
thanks everyone for the advice. My babies are mini lops so maybe worth waiting till 5 months old, but I will check out the sites you have listed above. I knew I could depend on you all for advice.
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I love this site!! Anything bunnyfied you can get an answer on from people who really care for their bunnies :wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave::wave:
MightyMax
Banned
Glad you are pleased! :wave:
Helenmarie85
Warren Scout
You can do from 4 months. Most people do it at different stages when they feel happy to .. Rosie was done last friday at 4 months old. Shes had a fantastic recovery.
MightyMax
Banned
Yes, one of the Rescues I worked at spayed the females at 4 months. If their weight is good and they are in fine health, there's no problem
