Help with neutering please!

[Bunbun]

Hey guys! I’ve been thinking about neutering Bunbun. He’s currently 13 months old. I don’t really know anything about neutering, so I need help! Can an experienced rabbit owner tell me a little something?

Example: overall “fair” cost range, all the pain medication needed and the preferred kind, what type of anesthetic (or whatever you call it) to use, what type of stitches, etc.!

Thank you soo much! 

[Mikey]

My vet charges about 240$ total for the surgery, meds (pain killers and low dose antibiotics), and presurgery blood work. I dont remember what anesthesia she uses, but i know the bunny is only under for about 20 minutes max. My vet uses surgical glue and offers a kitten cone if needed (only one of mine has needed one). Neuters are a pretty easy surgery, and the bunny often bounces back to his normal self within a few hours. You just have to make sure they eat, drink, and poop as normal, and make sure to give their meds as directed

[tobyluv]

Do you have a good, rabbit savvy vet? If not, here is a list on Rabbit Rescue site that is in Ontario: http://rabbitrescue.ca/useful-info/vets/

Isoflurane gas is one of the commonly used, safe anesthetics for rabbits. Metacam/Meloxicam is one of the most commonly prescribed pain relievers for rabbits. Some vets may think that males don’t need any pain relievers other than what they get right after surgery, but other vets will give you a few days supply of pain relievers. Price can vary, and you may be able to find low cost clinics that accept rabbits, just be sure that they are well versed in rabbit surgery and medicine. Many vets use glue instead of stitches.

[Bunbun]

Thank you so much! I will be sure to keep these points in mind!

[Candle]

I got my rabbit neutered for $100 plus tax. They don’t do bloodwork though, just the surgery and pain meds/antibiotics for afterwards

[Mikey]

Always good to get blood work done to make sure their levels are right. If a rabbit has a high liver level, the anesthesia can permanently put them under, or wake them up too soon (possibly during surgery if the levels are very off). My vet refuses to neuter/spay (aside from emergencies) unless blood work is done beforehand for this reason

[flemishwhite]

My Flemish girls were neutered by a rabbit savy vet.  He’s done some sophisticated procedures on my previous rabbit, Bunny.  My Flemish girls were at 6+ months of age.  I could sense they were having hormonal behavior.  At six months of age, they were already the size of most bunnies.  $600 for the two of them. 

Females, absolutely positively, must be neutered before 5 years of age.  There’s a 90% probability they will have uterine cancer by the age of 5. 

I’ve never owned a male bunny.  However, with three females I can say they become much better house rabbits when they are neutered. 

Rabbits have different personalities.  My previous female rabbit became so very close and affectionate.  She lived to 11 1/2 years. Of my now 10 month old Flemish sister rabbits, one is becoming very cuddly.  The other sister is still pretty much remote, she will only tolerate an occasional pet on the head.

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