So for Christmas my sister decided to make an appointment for my bunny to get neutered. I was excited. I was a tad worried though that she did not find a rabbit savvy vet. I did ask her a lot of questions and she mentioned how she called multiple places and made her decision on how comfortable she felt with each vet she spoke to. I decided to trust her. We encountered some problems that I hope to get your thought and opinions on:
1.) The vet told her that he cannot eat after a certain time the day before. I am pretty sure I read a post on here saying that this is typically what would need to be done for dogs, but that rabbits should eat! I tried it anyway.
2.) I had to drop him off at the vet. I received a phone call saying that they think Enzo is a female because they could not find a penis. He is four months. I understand that by this time it should be a bit more obvious. However, I feel he is a male! Perhaps its a mother’s instinct. Perhaps I just had that idea stuck in my mind because that is what I was told when he was given to me.
However, I always do research on rabbits to make sure he receives proper care, and read how it is even difficult for professionals to sex a rabbit. The vet did not mention anything about testicles. I also read how rabbits can pull their testicles back into their body when put in a stressful situation.
3.) He kept referencing dogs when answering my questions such as aftercare and behavior.
I decided to not let him “spay her” because I did not want any cuts going into my rabbit’s abdomen when it may possibly be a male! He did not say he was 100% sure because he mentioned how I can bring Enzo back after I let him develop a little more. I found another vet who is strictly an exotic vet. I read good reviews and hope to take my bunny there. My problem now is being able to afford this. I already paid for an exam at the first vet. My sister is paying for the neuter but if there is a chance the rabbit needs to be spayed, she may not be able to pay the higher amount. Then the cost of the exam would be another $80 at this vet! I am currently not working and I am only making money by being an extra in Tv shows and movies. This therefore means that I do not have a steady income and have to constantly submit to projects that I may or may not get. I do not know how much longer I should wait. I do not want to be completely broke either
I am looking for work but I am having a difficult time finding it. I am staying positive but I still have to think of my bunny! AHH!
here is a picture of my Enzo whose name I MIGHT have to change!
but i dont want to!