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Forum DIET & CARE spaying tiny bunny

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    • Elliriyanna
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        My boyfriend and I decided if we get another rabbit it would be a second Holland Lop or a Netherland Dwarf. But I want a female. This would mean potentially Spaying a 2-3 lb rabbit. How risky is this? The vet I will be using is listed on House rabbit society and is the one the local rescue uses. 

        ( Yes I know rescues adopt already altered rabbits, two wont get back to me and one doesn’t allow for meeting the rabbit before you adopt) 


      • JackRabbit
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          As long as the vet is an experienced rabbit savvy vet, (JMO) I wouldn’t think it would be any riskier than any other spay. Both of my girls were spayed young (different vets), and both only required that they be at least two pounds (I think based on their breeds). Both of my girls were over 2 lbs but under 3 lbs when spayed. Marle is a holland lop and Kieko is a dwarf mix.


        • Elliriyanna
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            I was just worried with all their organs and everything being packed into such a tight space the surgery itself may be riskier.

            Well I phrased that wrong … Their organs and such are smaller and in a smaller space, I would think its more delicate work.    


          • Elliriyanna
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              I am also curious will a spayed female get a dewlap? I haven’t actually looked into why they have them so if its not related and I sound stupid I am sorry.


            • Beka27
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                Tiny bunnies can be spayed by an experienced vet! I always think of one of our long time members (monkeybun) who successfully spayed her teeny tiny Netherland dwarf girl when she was only about 1.5 pounds. The vet may choose to wait a bit later than the standard 6 months, but it should be fine!

                Spaying tends to halt dewlap development. If she’s spayed before it develops, it won’t have the hormones needed to grow.


              • Elliriyanna
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                  I will check with the breeder about Buck and Doe size. Hopefully I would get one from larger parents… even though thats no guarantee. 1.5 lbs is SOO teeny !!!

                  Thank you about the dew lap information, when do they tend to start forming?


                • Elliriyanna
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                    Ok so this is unrelated. But my buck is 3 1/2 months and will be 4 months when he comes home. I know it can be done at 3 1/2 months but are there more risks associated with neutering a 4 month old vs 6 months. I know for females you wait until 6 months minimum age.


                  • JackRabbit
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                      I wouldn’t think the risks would be any different. It’s not unusual for bucks to be neutered at 3 1/2 months, but it really isn’t the age that determines when they *can* be neutered, but when the testicles descend which can vary by bunny and by breed.


                    • Elliriyanna
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                        True I haven’t actually checked his testicles. .. That is an odd statement.


                      • JackRabbit
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                          You will see things on here! When Moshi was having an extended period of mushy poops, I posted that I had looked at it with a magnifying glass — all pretty normal until someone pointed out how odd it was!!


                        • Elliriyanna
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                            I am a babysitter … Poop , blood and bodily fluids are part of my daily job. I have just never had to examine an animals testicles lol.

                            My friend said they are just starting to come down.


                          • Elliriyanna
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                              so to neuter a male rabbit their testicles have to have descended and they have to be healthy that’s it?

                              Also why do thetesticles have to be Fully descended?


                            • Roberta
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                                If they haven’t descended the surgery becomes invasive. Once they descend it is very easy to access and remove the bits, if they haven’t descended they have to go into the abdomen to find them.


                              • Elliriyanna
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                                  I understand if they haven’t descended at all but my boys moved into position and started to descend before they fully descended. Though that only took two weeks for the entire process. So its really just worth waiting.


                                • Beka27
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                                    3.5 to 4 months is the average age when the testicles descend, but on the rare occasion, it can be closer to 5-6 months. If at that point they aren’t visible, the vet may need to “go in after them”…


                                  • Elliriyanna
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                                      my boy just turned 4 months and they just came down.

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