It’s good that you have a rabbit savvy vet as that will keep the risks of something happening very low. Of course if you’re not completely comfortable with it, there’s no harm in cancelling the appointment for now til you’ve done a bit more research

Usually when people say that their bun’s personality changed its because their bun was super hormonal and possibly aggressive/territorial and once the hormones have disipated, they become ‘nicer’ because they don’t have the hormonal impact. So if your boy is already lovely and not very hormonal, there’s not really anything that could change so don’t worry about that!

I think buns can develop hormonal issues when they get older if they are unneutered but I’m not too sure about that so I’ll wait for someone else to chime in. There is also a risk of testicular cancer, I don’t know the statistics but I believe the risk is much lower than a female’s risk of uterine cancer, but it is still a risk nonetheless. There’s also the issue of not being able to bond easily in the future if you decided to get another bun.

In my personal experience – my Peanut had a very quick recovery. I was told that he started eating within 10 minutes of waking up from the anaesthetic and apart from not being as active that first day/night, he was totally fine. A neuter is MUCH simpler and less invasive than a spay and because of that it’s also a much quicker procedure (so he’ll be under anaesthetic for less time than a female would)

I personally would neuter him. If anything, to avoid the risk of developing testicular cancer and to allow the option of bonding him in the future if you wanted too. But as I said, it wouldn’t hurt to cancel/delay do a little more research.

Oh and as your vet is rabbit savvy, you must already know but just in case, DO NOT fast him before his surgery. A bun must never be starved prior to surgery.

100% agree with the above! My boys just mellowed out a ton. Both bounced back fairly quickly and were scampering within a week. He could be a little dopey when you bring him home due to the anesthesia, but that’ll wear off in a day of two

I’m so so sorry to hear that. It’s such a routine procedure for males and you just don’t anticipate that. *binky free Bear* <3 <3 <3

Love goes across animal species, and I’m glad you are remembering that yes, your love for him translated to him and he knew. There can always be feelings of anxiety before any operation, and those are natural. Whether or not we listen to them is our choice, but do not feel upset in “choosing wrong”. We are only human and cannot tell the future. You found an experienced vet and gave Bear great care prior to the neuter, and that’s the best anyone could ask for.

Binky free Bear.

I’m so sorry you lost him. He did know he was loved, because animals know. I felt horrible before I had my first bun neutered, the bun in my avatar, Bam. I second guessed myself several times, and I even cancelled his first appointment. But everything went well. I think we worry because we care so much.

Since you asked: Bear could have become more hormonal in the future, that can happen with intact buns. It was what happened with my first bun, he was fully adult when I got him and I had him for a whole year before he started displaying any hormonal behavior. Then he became super-hormonal just out of the blue. It did not subside, so I had him neutered even though I felt so unsure about it. This is not of much comfort to you now I know, but since you asked.

Thank you for loving Bear.

I’m so so sorry for your loss This happened to a friend with her new bunny and it was heartbreaking, he just reacted poorly to the anesthesia, even with an experienced vet, as you had.

(((Binky free Bear)))

I’m so very sorry. It’s so sad but things like this can happen. I lost a very beloved bunny during a routine dental trim. ((Hugs)))

(((((Binky Free Bear)))))