Getting bunny neutered?

[Levilovescelery]

So on the 29th this month my bunny Levi will be 4 months old.I know that rabbits mature around 4 to 6 months and that soon he’ll be a teenager and have some different behaviours and things like that.I plan on getting him neutered but I’ve been told I have to wait til he is mature enough for that.What kinds of things should I keep an eye out for to know he is ready?And when he does get neutered what is that procedure going to be like for me,how long does it take and will he need to stay for recovery?And is there any kind of thing I’d need to do at home to help him?I really don’t know what to expect from Levi as he goes through puberty or anything about how it’s gonna be when I get him neutered.But I want to do the best I can for him! I only know a few facts he is my first pet on my own so I have never been through this.

[Wick & Fable]

Majority of vets wait for the testicles to descend. You can typically see them once they do.

The procedure should take a couple hours and many places keep the rabbit for a while longer to make sure he begins to eat on his own. Wick went to the vet at 8:30 and we brought him home at 3:00. Recovery from a neuter is much quicker than a spay (female). I’d say your rabbit should be back to normal by a week later, if not sooner.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Deleted User]

My personal experience was that I just took him in for his neuter when he was approx 5 months, around 1 month after I got him. I always planned on going ahead with the neuter regardless of what hormonal behaviours could occur once puberty hit. I never saw any different behaviours from my rabbit I just neutered him as soon as he was ‘old enough’. I do know that some male rabbits aren’t ready until a lot later as it depends when the testicles descend, but on the other hand they can hide them and you may not be likely to see them unless you are specifically searching for them. I never saw any testicles or felt them but the vet checked they were there prior to the neuter. So my recommendation would be going and seeing your vet and seeing if he is ready for a neuter physically, rather than waiting for any tell tale signs in terms of behaviour. Also for advice about once he’s had the procedure I’d just recommend limiting his space for a couple days, not allowing him to jump up high and keeping his area and litter box extremely clean. Males tend to bounce back pretty quickly from a neuter as it is less invasive than a spay. Just make sure you have plenty of his favourite veggies and fruit on hand as treats to make him feel better

[Deleted User]

Both of mine were neutered at 4 months.

[Levilovescelery]

Thanks you guys!He still has a few more penicillin shots to get(he is recovering from a respiratory infection he had when I bought him) so I think if he gets one after he is four months(his last shot will be I think) I’ll ask his vet.And I guess it is very good that he is almost recovered from that and doesn’t have an ear infection anymore, I wouldn’t want him to have a surgery while his immune system is busy fighting something else.His recovery is perfect timing!

[Levilovescelery]

i might even wait a bit cause I want him to be fully recovered and strong after weeks of being sick

[Levilovescelery]

i might even wait a bit cause I want him to be fully recovered and strong after weeks of being sick

[Deleted User]

If a bun has been sick, most vets will typically wait for the bun to be fully recovered anyways, as all it can all be stressful on them. Most important thing after a neuter is to make sure the site isn’t infected and he’s eating.

[Wick & Fable]

Wick reppin’ the 8-month neuter. Woot woot.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Levilovescelery]

I might not get him neutered until he has any bad behaviors too.Right now,he is pretty good but he has always occasionally peed on people since I got him(and usually on me! XD ) but if I saw him start spraying or scattering poop or humping stuff,being aggresive anything like that I would.I’ve heard it’s mainly the females that get health issues if not fixed? (I won’t be able to for a while anyways, I moved so I am looking for a new job)

[Levilovescelery]

I might not get him neutered until he has any bad behaviors too.Right now,he is pretty good but he has always occasionally peed on people since I got him(and usually on me! XD ) but if I saw him start spraying or scattering poop or humping stuff,being aggresive anything like that I would.I’ve heard it’s mainly the females that get health issues if not fixed? (I won’t be able to for a while anyways, I moved so I am looking for a new job)

[Levilovescelery]

I might not get him neutered until he has any bad behaviors too.Right now,he is pretty good but he has always occasionally peed on people since I got him(and usually on me! XD ) but if I saw him start spraying or scattering poop or humping stuff,being aggresive anything like that I would.I’ve heard it’s mainly the females that get health issues if not fixed? (I won’t be able to for a while anyways, I moved so I am looking for a new job)

[Heaven]

I’m doing the same thing Mine is 5 months old and “ready” to be neutered according to the vet, but I’m waiting until I see any major change in behaviours or decide to bond him before seriously considering it. And yes, it can be harmful to females not to get fixed, but males are pretty much fine as long as they’re not causing you any trouble

[Levilovescelery]

Itake my bunny to shively animal clinic(in Louisville Kentucky) so that is probably where we will go.Shively is pretty awesome they are cheaper than a lot of places with some things and are an emergency vet and do rabbits as well as cats dogs and other exotics(I’ve seen rats and bearded dragons,my boyfreind took his gerbil).The trade off is looong wait times,but if you go in person and sign in you can leave and have them call you so you don’t have to wait so long.I know they must be good with bunnies because I have never had any issues throughout going there the past month or so and I have a freind who fosters bunnies and she takes her fosters there.

[Levilovescelery]

Itake my bunny to shively animal clinic(in Louisville Kentucky) so that is probably where we will go.Shively is pretty awesome they are cheaper than a lot of places with some things and are an emergency vet and do rabbits as well as cats dogs and other exotics(I’ve seen rats and bearded dragons,my boyfreind took his gerbil).The trade off is looong wait times,but if you go in person and sign in you can leave and have them call you so you don’t have to wait so long.I know they must be good with bunnies because I have never had any issues throughout going there the past month or so and I have a freind who fosters bunnies and she takes her fosters there.

[Levilovescelery]

affordability is a big thing for me right now considering I am 19 and don’t have a family,I’m fully responsible for Levi.Unfortunately I don’t think we have any low cost spay neuter services for bunnies in my state(Kentucky also has the worst animal abuse laws ) but I will save my taxes and it will be enough to cover it if he needs it in the near future.At shively a bunny neuter is about $120

[EmmaKnightley]

I just had my little guy neutered. He was just over 4 months, which is much earlier than I had my other buck done.

He was beginning to “hump” everything and I didn’t want to take any chances. Normally, I would have waited a few more months. The cost for him was almost $200 because of blood work and pain meds etc. I do wish they made neutering and spaying more affordable since it is in the best interest of the animal and helps control population.

Good luck!

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