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- 11/30/2007 at 6:07 AM
  FredsDad
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  Fred is 2 yrs and a couple of monthsold and hasnt been fixed. He is the only bun in the house. He has a condition where his blood doesnt clot too well (found this out when he busted a toenail and beld for 2 hours before getting it to stop with cornstarch). this might cause issues with surgery.
  
  My question is…at over 2 years old, am I exposing my critter to any health problems or potential issues in he future. Like any other parent, I want him to be happy and healthy. I would LOVE to hear some comments from the veterans of the site.
  
  Thanks,
  Tom
- 11/30/2007 at 6:42 AM
  Sarita
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  Barring any health problems it shouldn’t be a problem. I would discuss with the vet the blood clotting condition though – that would concern me – the vet will probably want to to bloodwork if this is the case.
- 11/30/2007 at 6:52 AM
  FredsDad
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  The vet is the one that told me about the clotting disorder. Fred jumped out of his hands at the office and when he hit the floor, he busted a toenail from the root. the doc said it would stop bleeding with some pressure in about 15 minutes. 2 hours later and 2 doses of cornstarch to the open root, the vet told me about the clotting condition. I guess its pretty uncommon, but in Nethies, its more common.
- 11/30/2007 at 7:53 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I would speak to your vet regarding the clotting condition and ask what they think about a neuter. My understanding is that is much more important for females health to be spayed. For males it is more about behavior like spraying that a neuter is needed. Obviously the risk for cancer is not decreased if they aren’t neutered, but I dont’ think it *as* necessary. Also, most vets won’t do the procedure on an animal that is three years old or older, so if you are interested in neutering him I would find out as soon as possible!
  Let us know how you decide!
- 11/30/2007 at 10:14 AM
  Sarita
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  Well, I’m not sure about most vets not doing the procedure on animals that are 3 years or older – that I have never heard of :~) I do agree with everything else that Kokanneandkahlua says. I think best bet is to talk to the vet for advice on this too.
- 11/30/2007 at 2:12 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I’m not sure EXACTLY where I heard that, it was that by the time the rabbit was owned by someone who would get them fixed, they were past three years of age and considered a senior, so it’s not really safe…I’d have to look but I’m sure your vet will advise you!
- 11/30/2007 at 2:50 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Fredsdad- I just have to comment- If that is Fred in your avy he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!! What a sweetheart!
- 11/30/2007 at 3:25 PM
  Sarita
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  I consider a senior rabbit to be more along 7 years of age. House Rabbit Society says the lifespan is between 8 to 12 years of age so I don’t think 3 years old falls into the senior category just yet. They do recommend however for rabbits over the age of 2 who are not spayed and neutered to get blood tests before having the procedure done.
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