vet says to not neuter female... help!

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- 02/13/2011 at 8:41 AM
  stella'smom
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  hi all. my vet said that i should not get stella neutered (she’s 8 weeks old). she said that you should get boys neutered, b/c it’s easier, but girls do not do so well with the surgery, b/c of thin skin or something and they don’t heal right, and it’s more of a problem with surgery then without. what should i do (besides take her to a new vet?!) what is the truth? should i get her fixed or not?!
- 02/13/2011 at 8:47 AM
  Beka27
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  You’ll need to locate a more knowledgeable vet. Females must be spayed to prevent cancer. All surgeries carry some risk, but with a rabbit-savvy vet, the risk is very minimal.
- 02/13/2011 at 9:24 AM
  mocha200
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  yes defiantly spay her. Females have a 80% chance of getting cancer by the age of two if not spayed.
- 02/13/2011 at 11:13 AM
  Isabelle
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  Dutchess was spayed without any problems. Your vet might be uncomfortable doing that procedure, I also suggest seeking out another vet.
- 02/13/2011 at 11:48 AM
  LoveChaCha
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  I would definitely seek another vet that is rabbit savvy.
  
  Females will become territorial, become hormonal, spray, have false pregnancies (pulling out fur), and live short lives due to reproductive cancers if left unspayed.
  
  I had no problems after my bunny was spayed. Make sure a qualified vet gives you pain medications for bunny after the surgery.
- 02/13/2011 at 12:21 PM
  peppypoo
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  I think the members here can tell you…so many of us have female bunnies, and almost all of them are spayed with no complications! The risks of not spaying far outweigh the risks of spaying. Definitely seek a better vet for Stella.
- 02/13/2011 at 12:59 PM
  Monkeybun
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  Both my girls made it through just fine.
- 02/13/2011 at 3:24 PM
  RabbitPam
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  If you need help locating a new vet, go to the House Rabbit Society website, http://www.rabbit.org.
  They have a vet search that you can use by looking up your zip code or city and state to find one near you that is considered experienced with rabbits and comes recommended. I had vets unwilling to neuter my male, Spockie, but I would never consider leaving any female unspayed. Too high a health risk. You need a new experienced, confident vet.
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