Bun in the mood for love?

[bunnyluv96]

Hello. I have kind of a funny/odd question. My bun will be six months old July 16th, and has been doing great. He is a bit mischevious though lol. Last night I had him out in his exercise pen in my bedroom, and he leaps over the side and runs under the bed. I have a teddy bear that had fallen off the bed and was on the floor, and um..well...my bun must've thought the teddy was a lovely lady bun because he was trying to make baby bunnies with it!!! LOL I was laughing andI couldn't believe what I was seeing! Then he starts chasing my kitties, trying to make baby bunnies with them, which of course made them very angry. So I'm puzzled...5 months and he's already acting like this? Isn't this a bit early for all the hormones and stuff? I still see him as my lil baby bun, I feel like he's growing up way too fast! Is this normal or is he developing way too early? Does this mean I have to have him neutered now? I didnt' want to do that unless I had to, I dont' want my bun to be away from home in pain, or under anesthetic. Plus I don't know who I trust around here to operate on my bun. Anyone have any ideas what the heck is going on with my bun?? :?Thanks!! :bunnyheart

 

[Luluznewz]

After doing a little bit of reading I found a few sources saying that rabbits should be spayed around 5 or 6 months. This site is a good one I think:

http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/spay-neuter.html

It sounds to me like your rabbit is right around the age where he should go for a neuter. I will help to keep him healthy and make him a better pet. There have been many, many, many rabbits neutered on this site and the vast majority were just fine. In addition it will keep the smell down and probably make him a more comfortable companion.

I would certainly consider making an appointment for him. I think if you do your research and find a rabbit savvy vet you may be able to make yourself feel comfortable knowing he is in good hands.

 

[Amy27]

I agree with Jessica. I think after the testicles drop they can neuter them.

as far as finding a vet you trust, we can try to help you with that. In the Infirmary section there is a list of vets by area. I would check and see if there is one in your area. The House Rabbit society also has a list of vets. We can also help you come up with some questions to ask a vet to help you feel comfortable. Like a vet should never tell you to withhold food before surgery. You can ask how may spay/neuters they have done in the last year on rabbits. Out of all of those, how many rabbits have they lost. What pain meds if any do they give after surgery. Is that a safe med.

I have 2 rabbits and all together they have been through 4 surgeries and have been fine.