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Spaying..

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One of my rabbits is reaching two years of age (Belle, my white part-Netherland) and needs to be spayed to avoid cancer.

I would like some reccomendations on what to ask a vet. I'm not going to take her to just any vet as I understand this could be fatal.

Any suggestions on care before and after surgery, and an approximate cost in Canada would be great! :)
 
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I would tactfully ask the vet receptionist if she knows what anaesthetic they use for rabbits (if you ask 'have you done many spays' they automatically say 'oh yes - loads!' :roll: )
the answer should be isofluorane gas - maybe preceded by a sedative injection as bunnies aren't very relaxed when a mask goes on otherwise...

And ask if she needs to be starved before the operation - any good vet will know that bunnies need to eat right up to and soon after their operation in order to keep their guts moving - the vet receptionist might not be aware of this though...

You could in fact ask her if you can make an appointment for your rabbit to have a check up, and discuss it all with the vet - although be aware that a different vet may do the actual op - just ask lots of questions about it - a good vet will want to do a health check on the bunny first anyway, to make sure heart and liver function are OK as anaesthetic puts a strain on these organs - you will have to pay extra for a liver function test though.

Good luck - I've got 5 girls to do and I'm not looking forward to it one bit!
 
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