Please tell me I am doing the right thing...

[BabyRue]

I am so nervous about taking Rue Boo to get his boy bits chopped off I know there are a million threads about this but I don't care lol.

Please tell me he is going to be okay. Hes so little... he doesn't even weigh 5lbs. Hes 5 months but he is already starting to spray and omg he stinks :yuck: and hes starting to figure out how to hump things. So I think its time.

The vet I called has done lots of bunny neuters before successfully. However when I was calling around one place wanted a pre check first which is almost $100 then its $180 for the neuter. None of the other vets wanted a pre check. Should there have been a pre check?

His big day is this Friday. Please tell me this is the right move. He is going to be okay right?

I am going to section off an area of his pen and have everything close and easy to get to without moving much. I am getting him the pain killers. I drop him off in the morning and pick him up at supper time.

Maybe I should wait another month? Is 5 months to soon? :nerves1anic:

 

[SteviesMom]

My little guy just got his neuter done yesterday. He is a bit shy of 6 months also. I know it's really scary, I was FREAKING out haha. Yesterday Stevie seemed pretty miserable, tired, and stressed (he has to wear a cone because he is one of the few cases that decided to continuously lick himself). Today he is doing MUCH better. Hopping around a little area I set up for him even with his little cone on. He is back to eating and drinking on his own.

Being neutered gives them a much more enjoyable life. It will be better for your little guy in the long run. Good Luck!

 

[Imbrium]

I think boys can be as young as 3-4 months to get neutered, so yours is plenty old enough... I'm sure he'll do just fine, and think how much happier you'll be when he's not spraying/how much happier he'll be when he's not frustrated by hormones!

 

[BabyRue]

I know its the right thing. I think its because I keep reading so many horror stories of bunnies dying while under or even after just from the effects. I don't want to lose my little man

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Hutch went at 4 months cause we couldn't stand another day of his behavior. No probems with any of the 9 we had altered.

 

[cwolfec]

Yep, both of mine were done at 4 months. As soon as their testes drop you can take them, so you're fine. I know it's scary, but if you have a vet you trust or sounds educated in rabbits, I'm sure it'll all work out.

As far as the pre-check goes, it's just to make sure there aren't any underlying issues before they do the surgery. Neither of mine had one. The vet just asked if there had been any problems or anything they needed to know about, and my buns were happy and healthy. I wouldn't do the pre-check unless you suspect something. That's expensive!

But good luck. You and bun will be fine! :hug2:

 

[BabyRue]

Thank you everyone. Knowing lots others have been done before 6 months is a huge relief. I know they wouldn't have done it if he was to young, but just knowing others have makes me feel better.

Hes turned into a huge snot so I need to get those teenage hormones in check before they get out of control.

Also good to know that a pre check isn't a must have. The one clinic that wanted it specializes in small animals and there are great reviews but I just can't afford $300 to neuter him when I am getting the money together for a breast reduction and breeding my mare in April(a $2500 stud fee but I will have my potential Olympic horse if it works the way it should).

Anyway I need to relax. Its a common thing, he will be fine and its for the better.

 

[Nelsons_Mom]

A pre check as in pre anesthetic blood work or an appt for a check up before you can schedule an appt for surgery? I worked at a vets office for four years and have been to 5 different vets in my life with various critters and none of them have EVER allowed a patient to schedule a surgery without being seen first (I'm not blaming you cause you didn't know) but I find a vet that doesn't require one wouldn't be my first choice (though yours has a very successful record).

I'm not saying this to try to scare you, since the odds of something going wrong are so slim, but a check up before going under the knife is standard (what if there is a heart problem or a brewing infection somewhere that could complicate the surgery). If the vet you found is as competent as you say, I'd continue to use him, just book a check up before surgery.

Pre anesthetic bloodwork, however, is not necessary unless your pet has a known condition, is elderly, or diabetic.

 

[BabyRue]

I made a lot of phone calls and asked around here and there was only one who wanted to do a pre check up. I never thought to ask, maybe they do it prior to doing the surgery? I am going to call and ask tomorrow.

I know i've never had to do pre checks before having any horses gelded. And in all the phone calls i've made to get Maggie(dog) spayed non require a pre checkup. Now im curious...

I am going to check into this tomorrow. I just really really really can't spend $300+ to neuter him when I have other big expenses coming up. I REALLY need the breast reduction and its not covered by provincial health care so I have to pay $3500... Its not that I don't love him and want the best for him, but its just a bit to much.

 

[agnesthelion]

Agnes just got spayed a couple weeks ago. I was just as nervous as you. So I understand!! The whole process went VERY well. And spays are more invasive. I was really surprised how flawless it was. She was in pain for two days and then back to herself. The biggest challenge through the whole ordeal was keeping her confined.

I searched very thoroughly for my vet. I found mine on the rabbit.org website. He specializes in bunnies and has been in practice for 25 years. He basically told me that a seperate charge for a precheck is a way to make money. It is not needed unless there is a medical reason to look.

Good luck!

 

[BabyRue]

agnesthelion wrote:

Agnes just got spayed a couple weeks ago. I was just as nervous as you. So I understand!! The whole process went VERY well. And spays are more invasive. I was really surprised how flawless it was. She was in pain for two days and then back to herself. The biggest challenge through the whole ordeal was keeping her confined.

I searched very thoroughly for my vet. I found mine on the rabbit.org website. He specializes in bunnies and has been in practice for 25 years. He basically told me that a seperate charge for a precheck is a way to make money. It is not needed unless there is a medical reason to look.

Good luck!

That is what I suspected. Thank you But hey ya never know. Rue is a healthy boy though so I don't think its an issue for him.

 

[fuzz16]

I was terrified when Murphy went in for surgery...amputations are a bit harder than nueters. I was afraid she wouldn't wake up ): I have never had problems though yet with surgeries thankfully and think as long as you find a good vet you should be fine

 

[BabyRue]

I can't imagine how nervous and worried you were to go through an amputation with your bun I would have a crying melt down the whole time.

Thanks for the support everyone I know there are almost daily threads about neutering and they turn out to be fine with no problems. I just need to breath and relax and let the vet do her job lol