Is he too old to be neutered?

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- 04/09/2014 at 2:58 PM
  Mimzy
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  Just a quick question! My friend was talking on a facebook post about breeding their bunnies because they have a male who’s very hormonal right now They brought me into the conversation because they know I have a female, so I wrote strongly encouraging them not to breed & the importance of spaying & neutering. The girl who has a male bunny is now wondering if hers is too old to be neutered, he’s 6 yrs old, is that too old?
  
  I told her there’s some instances where the bunny is too old or for other reasons just can’t be neutered but if anyone can offer any help, I’d much appreciate it
- 04/09/2014 at 3:09 PM
  Beka27
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  As long as he is healthy and at a good weight, the risk is low. It’s a little riskier (but still possible!) to spay an older female.
  
  The best thing I could recommend would be for her to speak with her vet about her concerns. The vet may want to do blood work prior to the surgery.
- 04/09/2014 at 9:14 PM
  Sarita
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  Oh heck, no that’s not too old to be neutered. As long as the vet is experienced and the rabbit is healthy – I would say he’s too old to be bred….yes, tell her to speak to her vet.
- 04/10/2014 at 1:18 AM
  Mimzy
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  Ok thanks! That’s what I thought. I told her he’s not too old, I don’t think she actually has a vet so I referred her to mine who’s taken excellent care of Mimzy in the past. Hopefully she brings him in!
- 04/10/2014 at 7:05 AM
  Beka27
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  Awesome! That’s really nice of you to help out and seek the info for her!
  
  Feel free to refer her here as well! 🙂
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