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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Spaying & Neutering my rabbit

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    • BunnyRabbitMania
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        Recently, we have decided to adopt a pair of rabbits into my family. I know everything about basic care as i’ve done lots of research and planning on doing more until the adoption and after the adoption of my new furry bunny friends. As I have done lots of research, I still have many unanswered questions that are best answered here. Anyways, please read below and help me if possible.

         

        As I’ve read male & female pairs get along best, not altering isn’t a good option. I don’t know whats best: The high cancer risk and aggressive behavior in females or the spraying and territorial problems in males. There are still lots of other reasons why to get rabbits fixed. < Obviously, not getting them fixed ISNT a good idea.

        Why so much?

        Like stated before, I’ve done lots of research, but I haven’t done as much about the cost of rabbit alters. I have read 2 articles about pricing, and I noticed that females can be a WOOPING $200-300 for a spay, and males can be $100, which I think is a reasonable price for a spay, maybe more like $80 for a neuter. As I was baby sitting all day, I never had the time to call our local vet or the spay/neuter clinics, but Im planning to tomorrow. I also read that the reason for the high cost is because the different anesthesia used during surgery is more expensive so the cost is a bit more. So, why so much? Or is this information false?

         

        Experienced Vet?

        Luckily, Our local vet that our other animals go to has a very experienced rabbit vet that works there, so ideally, they would be fixed there.

         

        Other Options:

        As I have been looking lots on petfinder for rabbits, I haven’t found much that catches the eye or even any within a hour from us that are fixed… Where else (other than the petstore) can I find rabbits? Where could I most likely find a fixed rabbit in the area? Or is it just better to get rabbits and then fix them? What IS my best option in your opinion?

         

        Bonding

        As I am trying to think about the different ways to do this, I am thinking

        1. I could get a female or male rabbit (what ever I find and fall in love with first) get them spayed/neutered, and then find a already fixed rabbit and bond them properly as suggested on the site; Cage seperater (NIC Cage) where they can sniff each other for about a week and introduce them during floor time.

        2. Get 2 rabbits (seperate cages) get them fixed and bond them once recovered

         3. –The Ideal Option: Get 2 already fixed rabbits and bond them or get 2 already fixed bonded rabbits!

        Never knew how confusing rabbits would be! Anyone have any suggestions from personal experience?

         


      • LBJ10
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          The price is going to vary WIDELY based on where you live. My vet now charges $120 for a neuter and $160 for a spay. That sounds like it is a little up from when Wooly was neutered (3 years ago). But I live somewhere where the cost of living is low. Go somewhere where the cost of living is high and spay/neuter costs skyrocket. So depending on where you live, you could be paying a little or a lot. As far as it costing more for a rabbit in general goes, I think it has more to do with the fact that fewer vets are experienced/equipped to do surgery on such a small animal. These vets have to specialize in small animals and exotics, so that can lead to a higher price. Sometimes exotic vets are on staff at larger vet clinics, rather than small practices. Larger vet clinics with many vets on staff tend to charge more because of more overhead costs. So many things can factor into the price.

          Now for picking a bunny. Very best scenario in my opinion: Adopt already fixed bunny. Let them pick out their own already fixed friend. Male and female pairs aren’t necessarily the best matches. My two boys absolutely love each other.

          Have you tried your local humane society or shelter? Mine doesn’t get a ton of bunnies in, but they do on occasion. The adoption fee is normally $30 and the bunny comes pre-spayed/neutered.


        • BunnyRabbitMania
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            Actually, our vet is right across the street from the zoo, and the vets are trained to handle what ever is wrong with most of the zoo animals.

            Our shelter adoption fee is $15 unaltered, I am almost possitive. Maybe, you could message me and help me find a rabbit near me.


          • Beka27
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              We prefer to keep correspondence on the forum as much as possible. If you need to, you can definitely message someone, but they may or may not respond. Doing it on the forum itself allows more people to weigh in and offer advice.

              An hour drive to a shelter for spay/neutered rabbits is well worth the money saved if you don’t have to cover the surgery costs yourself. I would recommend going that route. Many of us here have driven up to a few hours away to adopt our rabbits.


            • MoveDiagonally
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                An hour drive to a shelter for spay/neutered rabbits is well worth the money saved if you don’t have to cover the surgery costs yourself. I would recommend going that route. Many of us here have driven up to a few hours away to adopt our rabbits.

                I agree with Beka! Go for the already spayed/neutered/bonded bunnies. It will save you money and the trouble of bonding. Not all bonds work out so if you adopt two single rabbits there’s no guarantee they will bond. You could end up with two single rabbits going that route.


              • BunnyRabbitMania
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                  I actually have a aunt who lives close to a animal shelter that has several bunnies! She said she will take me anywhere to get a rabbit! Sounds like we are going to go look. They have one bonded pair of New Zealands, but I don’t like the albino eyes they have, plus there both pure white! I’d never be able to tell them apart!

                  Also, could I adopt 2 un bonded rabbits from the same shelter and let them meet on the floor. Is this a better idea?


                • MoveDiagonally
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                    They have one bonded pair of New Zealands, but I don’t like the albino eyes they have, plus there both pure white! I’d never be able to tell them apart!

                    I would check out this pair. They could be really cool and have great personalities.

                    Also, could I adopt 2 un bonded rabbits from the same shelter and let them meet on the floor. Is this a better idea?

                    Not all bonds work out so if you adopt two single rabbits there’s no guarantee they will bond. You could end up with two single rabbits that must live separately going that route.


                  • Beka27
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                      New Zealands are typically really smart and friendly rabbits (and I personally really like the look of ruby eyes on bunnies so that wouldn’t be a deterrent for me!) BUT… in your other thread I think you mentioned you’re looking for smaller rabbits. New Zealands are BIG beautiful bunnies… Some get as big as 10 pounds! If I were looking for a bonded pair, I would be very, very interested in meeting them, but if you have size restrictions, they might not work.


                    • LBJ10
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                        Obviously an already bonded pair would be the best option, LOL. Finding one isn’t always easy though. So like the others have said, do check out the New Zealands. You might find yourself falling in love! Second best thing would be to let a rabbit pick out a friend for itself, like I suggested earlier. As MD said though, you will always run the risk of having two bunnies that simply do not get along.


                      • BunnyRabbitMania
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                          I found a rabbit rescue that is 2hrs and 30 minutes away from me and they have many bonded pairs and, there all fixed and have up-to-date shots! Wow! I lucked out! I emailed the lady, and sounds like I will be getting my bunnies there! YAY! Lol. Thanks everyone! Hopefully it works out!


                        • Zombie-Sue
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                            Yay! I hope it works out for you!

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