ChristyRose
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Can anyone tell me if it is true that when a doe has had babies, it cuts the risk of her developing uterine cancer?
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Can anyone tell me if it is true that when a doe has had babies, it cuts the risk of her developing uterine cancer?
I am worried that if I get her spayed that we might lose her during the op as I've heard its quite a big op for a rabbit.
I am worried that if I get her spayed that we might lose her during the op as I've heard its quite a big op for a rabbit.
Any op for any rabbit is a big deal but in good hands the risk are lessened dramtically.
This is a no brainer - risk of cancer high, risk from GA for a healthy rabbit in good rabbit hands low - and rabbit will be much happier.
Everyone feels like that, I have a little doe who will be going in after Christmas - I've had one doe and 2 bucks neutered/spayed and I still feel exactly the same dread about this little doe. You have to trust your motivation, the skills of your vets, say a little prayer and just hope all will work out. As with humans and dogs/cats etc things do sometimes (quite rarely) go wrong but, we still have to take the advice of vets and trust them to do their best. Try to be brave about it and tell yourself it is the right thing - just ensure you find an experienced vet - ask how many ops they do? How often? How many times it's gone wrong anything that might put your mind at ease.
I am worried that if I get her spayed that we might lose her during the op as I've heard its quite a big op for a rabbit.
I'd say it's much better to do the op now she is young and healthy than when you have no choice when she has cancer.
I'm sorry about Meg Jane!
Can I ask, please.... What's the difference between Uterine Adenocarcinoma and cancer? :? (sorry, I'm not the brightest bulb in the box! )
I agree with everyone. Spaying a healthy doe is pretty risk free....spaying a doe who already has Uterine cancer can be far trickier, and is far more likely to go wrong.
Every rabbit we have had who has had a cancerous uterus removed has died of secondary cancer between 6 weeks and 18 months later
What's the difference between Uterine Adenocarcinoma and cancer?