questions about Trix being neutered

[luna21]

This will be the first time I ever get any rabbit of mine fixed, I am very anxious, I called a rabbit savvy vet's office today, they told me about the procedure and the cost. I was told there would be a pre-op exam and that it would cost additional for some of the tests needed before Trix is deemed safe to go under ( ofcourse i am well aware of the risks of anesthetic for rabbits) Just wanted to know if getting an x-ray before hand was necessary because it is so costly, they told me it was so they can see if he has any fluid on his lungs as that would be a problem if he did as it could kill him. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this?? of course I do want him to be as safe as possible before going under anesthetic, he is my precious fur baby. What can I expect when I go pick him up afterward?? I heard using a bunny heating pad will help as his temperature would be considerably lower post-op, I know I have to keep his gut moving, just really really nervous, dont want anything bad to happen to him!! could anyone tell me their stories ? thanks:tears2:

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

I haven't heard of vets wanting to do an X ray before a neuter surgery. Many vets will want to blood work, and an exam is a good idea. Unless the rabbit has a history of lung problems or there is a concern, it seems like the vet is just doing it for the money. I believe that a rabbit has to go under for an x ray anyway, so saying that they need one to look for fluid in the lungs to be safe for aesthetic would be odd.
If they haven't seen Trix before, they probably don't have a history other than what you told them on the phone, so there would be no basis for an x ray.
I would not get an x-ray done just for the neuter. Blood work should be enough for a rabbit that doesn't have other issues.
You might want to call some other rabbit savvy vets (if there are any near you) and ask them.

 

[luna21]

Ok, thats what I thought, thanks, I will have to look into that!!

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

luna21 wrote:

This will be the first time I ever get any rabbit of mine fixed, I am very anxious, I called a rabbit savvy vet's office today, they told me about the procedure and the cost. I was told there would be a pre-op exam and that it would cost additional for some of the tests needed before Trix is deemed safe to go under ( ofcourse i am well aware of the risks of anesthetic for rabbits) Just wanted to know if getting an x-ray before hand was necessary because it is so costly, they told me it was so they can see if he has any fluid on his lungs as that would be a problem if he did as it could kill him. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this?? of course I do want him to be as safe as possible before going under anesthetic, he is my precious fur baby. What can I expect when I go pick him up afterward?? I heard using a bunny heating pad will help as his temperature would be considerably lower post-op, I know I have to keep his gut moving, just really really nervous, dont want anything bad to happen to him!! could anyone tell me their stories ? thanks:tears2:

xray-(radiogrgh)-with males/testicles are removed/with females-tubiligation,,if female--( the xray will reveal uteran cancer)-and easier andless tramaticfor the rabbit-(under anesthesia)-to under go hysterectomy.//.we sometimesassume specialist think of ways to make money,,when actually it is the best for the animal and ease of operations--blood tests are only as good as the laboratory being used-doing the testing--some dvm may do their own testing--which is another subject...sincerely james waller :wave::rose:

 

[Maureen Las]

I never heard of doing an x-ray on a young healthy male pre neuter :?

Sounds like a vet who wants to make a few extra $$$ to me

Did they give you the estimate on charges for the procedure ?


We have had hundreds of rabbits neutered from our shelter. Occasionally a male may get a small infection in a testicle after the procedure , however, a neuter is really a much less invasive procedure than a spay.
You still need a rabbit knowledeable vet because of the anesthesia.
if the vet has neutered a lot of rabbits successfully then you really do not have to worry about him


http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=12040&forum_id=10

Many vets now use laser surger and also use surgical glue rather than stitches . Much easier on the rabbit.

 

[luna21]

I think they told me that the (radiograph) would cost between 80-100 dollars additionally to the 180 for the neuter. I will be asking how many surgeries/anesthetics the vet has done on rabbits and if there were any problems encountered. Im very picky about who is going to handle him since this is my first time having a rabbit go under anesthetic, I have to say i want all the info i can get, it makes me very nervous, the pre-op apt is in 2 weeksray::clover: wish us luck !!:tears2:

 

[bengal77]

Sounds fishy if the rabbit is in general good health. I would ask the, to explain why they want to do it. If they can't satisfy your question then politely refuse it. They can't make you pay for an extra, probably unnecessary exam.

 

[luna21]

Yea that's what I think too, I will be asking a lot of questions, I also forgot to mention that the radiograph was not mandatory, if we dont want it, we dont have to get it. I am just torn as to what to do because the person I spoke to said that this would help determine weather or not Trix will wake up from the anesthetic as some do not because of otherwise undetected fluid on the lungs, I just dont know, we can only afford the neuter, otherwise we are having to take out a loan.

 

[Maureen Las]

I would not go that clinic. I never heard of some "not waking up due to fluid on the lung "

she may be talking about 1 specific case and if any don't wake up thennot a good idea to go there

An experienced vet caneasily do a rabbit neuter without an xray

 

[luna21]

We are looking for another vet!!:thanks:

 

[luna21]

Just found another vet, they sound reputable, they dont fast the buns before the neuter and they dont do any pre-ops or have extra charges besides the neuter fee, they also do the surgery the same day we bring him in. I am more comfortable with these guys already, I found them by calling another vets office and asking about someone who deals w/rabbits on a regular basis =) I feel much better knowing he is in better hands, thanks again for everyone's help, his surgery is booked for march 19th 8am, will let yall know how it goes !