tonyshuman
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't deny fluids during surgery if the vet thinks that's necessary. I have heard a lot about the laser surgery and how much better it is. It decreases the time to heal from the surgery and makes the wounds less prone to infection. I think what is so ridiculously expensive at that vet is the spay itself--I think the laser surgery may be worth it and I wouldn't deny the vet any medicine they want to give her before, after, or during the surgery.
I agree that the fluids would be needed more after surgery than during. However, you don't want to deny them if they are at all needed. It's really important to get the GI going again after surgery, and fluids will help with that. I also wouldn't turn down the Metacam after. That's one of the things we want to make sure a bunny has, especially after a spay. The injectible pain medicine only lasts for ~24 hours, so you need oral metacam to administer at home. We even like the vet to send you home with a narcotic pain reliever for spays, such as tramadol or buprenex.
My local humane society does rabbit spay/neuters for $40. We had a neuter done here at the vet school for ~$200. I think I wouldn't pay more than $250 for a spay.
So, I think I'd look around a bit more, and if there isn't anything else available at a cheaper price, go for it without the laser. Is post-op care included, or would you have to pay more if she came in with a complication? If it isn't included, it might be worth it to pay the extra for the laser. That is, if she's prone to chewing on herself, licking her belly, or you can't keep her contained enough to heal for a few days (1-2 days in a very small area where she can't even get enough speed to run, equivalent to being in bed for a human, then 5-8 days without jumping or fast running).
I agree that the fluids would be needed more after surgery than during. However, you don't want to deny them if they are at all needed. It's really important to get the GI going again after surgery, and fluids will help with that. I also wouldn't turn down the Metacam after. That's one of the things we want to make sure a bunny has, especially after a spay. The injectible pain medicine only lasts for ~24 hours, so you need oral metacam to administer at home. We even like the vet to send you home with a narcotic pain reliever for spays, such as tramadol or buprenex.
My local humane society does rabbit spay/neuters for $40. We had a neuter done here at the vet school for ~$200. I think I wouldn't pay more than $250 for a spay.
So, I think I'd look around a bit more, and if there isn't anything else available at a cheaper price, go for it without the laser. Is post-op care included, or would you have to pay more if she came in with a complication? If it isn't included, it might be worth it to pay the extra for the laser. That is, if she's prone to chewing on herself, licking her belly, or you can't keep her contained enough to heal for a few days (1-2 days in a very small area where she can't even get enough speed to run, equivalent to being in bed for a human, then 5-8 days without jumping or fast running).
