Neutering a dwarf mix

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 9sd replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 10 years, 3 months ago by Deleted User.

Viewing 9 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 01/05/2014 at 5:03 PM
  rayray
  Participant
  376 posts
  I really just wanted some reassurance on this. A friend of mine with a mini lop was told by his vet that neutering a dwarf is not good as there is a 80% chance of death/complications because of the anaesthesia. So of course I’m paranoid as I’m hoping to get Ziggy neutered this month.
  
  Can anyone with a dwarf share their experience with neutering? I’m now 2nd guessing whether I should go through with it.
- 01/05/2014 at 5:13 PM
  Beka27
  Participant
  16016 posts
  Lol… Hopefully you don’t go to the same vet as your friend! That’s a big red flag that the vet is not competent with spay/neutering! The procedure is very safe if performed by a rabbit savvy vet.
- 01/05/2014 at 5:19 PM
  Dobby
  Participant
  254 posts
  I don’t think that is true at all if you have an experienced rabbit vet. I’m sure if you look on the House Rabbit Society website you’ll find some information that explains the risks/benefits in more detail.
  
  My two dwarfs (one of whom is only 1 1/2 pounds) have been neutered. The 1 1/2 pound guy also has to get anesthesia for regular molar trims. He has bounced back from both of these procedures with no problems.
- 01/05/2014 at 5:20 PM
  MoveDiagonally
  Participant
  2361 posts
  I agree with Beka! A rabbit savvy vet should have an overall success/survival rate of 99.5% or above (according to the HRS).
  
  The HRS has a great guide/questions list for you to ask a vet before they spay or neuter your rabbit. It might help put your mind to ease:
  http://rabbit.org/faq-how-to-find-a-good-rabbit-vet/
- 01/05/2014 at 5:27 PM
  Zombie-Sue
  Participant
  875 posts
  Yep, spay/neuter is extremely routine. I’ve never heard of a rabbit dying at the hands of an experienced vet unless there was some other life-threatening problem already present.
- 01/05/2014 at 6:41 PM
  rayray
  Participant
  376 posts
  Obviously this vet doesn’t know what he’s doing. Just the idea of something bad happening to Ziggy scares the heck out of me! I won’t be able to choose the vet when I get the procedure done because it’s through the Humane Society. But they do all their own rabbits so I would think it wouldn’t be a problem.
- 01/05/2014 at 6:43 PM
  Beka27
  Participant
  16016 posts
  Humane societies do high volume, so they are very experienced. I would be comfortable going that route. 🙂
- 01/05/2014 at 6:50 PM
  Deleted User
  Participant
  22064 posts
  Hey rayray – My Henry is a Holland Lop (or at least I think he is – ha hah!) so have no idea – but just wanted to say I wish you and Ziggy all the best when you have the procedure done, I know you have been waiting a long time. I (personally) think you should go for it – you’ll be able to let him back on the bed, woo hoo! Let us know what you decide. Cheers rayray.
- 01/06/2014 at 4:02 PM
  rayray
  Participant
  376 posts
  I’m doing it! A friend is going loan me the money and I will pay him half now and half next month. YAY! Fingers crossed he stops pooping/peeing the bed once the hormones have drain out of him.
- 01/08/2014 at 2:14 AM
  Deleted User
  Participant
  22064 posts
  Good on you rayray! I’m super excited for you both (is Ziggy eying off his new bed again?? Lol….). How wonderful you have a friend that will do that for you, he must really like Ziggy too! Let us know when the big day is, I know how worried you will be. Wishing you and Ziggy lots of ‘sleepovers’!
Author

Messages

Viewing 9 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.