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When is best to spay?

I would probably want her done at about 7- 8 months. It is generally advisable to spay Giant breeds a little bit later as they do tend to mature more slowly. However, a Rabbit savvy Vet would be the best person to advise you regarding your specific Rabbit. There are other factors that need to be taken into account as well as the age of the Doe. Keeping her at a healthy (no too fat!!) weight will always be of benefit, particularly so prior to a spay. A lot of body fat can make the surgery more complicated. Hope all goes well for her xx
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I would probably want her done at about 7- 8 months. It is generally advisable to spay Giant breeds a little bit later as they do tend to mature more slowly. However, a Rabbit savvy Vet would be the best person to advise you regarding your specific Rabbit. There are other factors that need to be taken into account as well as the age of the Doe. Keeping her at a healthy (no too fat!!) weight will always be of benefit, particularly so prior to a spay. A lot of body fat can make the surgery more complicated. Hope all goes well for her xx
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Thanks, I said this to the vet and he said he doesn't normally wait much longer as although the rabbit may not be full grown they are sexually developed and can be operated on? At least that's what I think he was trying to say! Thanks for the tip about weight.
 
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