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       Neutering & Spaying
   DIR By: Angel
       Date: November 8, 2018, 10:29 am
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       Benefits to Spaying or Neutering Your Bunny
       There are many benefits to spaying or neutering a rabbit. First
       and foremost, a fixed rabbit can live a longer, healthier life
       as the risk of cancer and urinary tract infections are greatly
       reduced.
       Second, a rabbit that is spayed/neutered becomes calmer and
       easier to manage. Their destructive habits subside a bit,yet
       they don’t lose their charmingly mischievous nature. Altered
       rabbits are also easier to litter train and have less of an urge
       to spray.
       When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pet Rabbit?
       When male rabbits are between 3 and 5 months old, they are old
       enough to be neutered. Female rabbits are generally old enough
       to be spayed between 4 and 6 months; this is when they first
       reach sexual maturity. When rabbits have reached middle age (5-6
       years old) they can be considered too old to be altered. Rabbits
       that are too young or too old are at higher risk for
       complications from surgery.
       What to Expect from the Spay/Neuter Surgery
       Spaying is the procedure performed on female rabbits to remove
       the reproductive organs. The procedure takes place through the
       abdomen. Blood vessels that lead to the reproductive tract are
       tied and the reproductive tract is removed. The rabbit then
       receives several sets of sutures to close her back up.
       Neutering is performed on male rabbits to remove the testes. The
       veterinarian will make an incision in the scrotum and remove the
       testicles through it. Up to three weeks after the surgery a male
       rabbit can still have semen stored in his body. For this reason
       a recently altered male should be kept away from unaltered
       female rabbits during this time period.
       In order to provide a safe spay/neuter experience for your
       rabbit you need to find an experienced veterinarian. When
       looking for a veterinarian, be sure to ask if he/she has had
       experience working with rabbits. If there is a local rabbit
       shelter in your area, they may be able to recommend a vet to
       you.
       If you have adopted your rabbit from shelter or rescue, the
       rabbit may already be altered. Be sure to ask. Talk to your
       qualified vet about what to do to prepare your rabbit for
       surgery and how to provide care post-surgery. Also ask your
       veterinarian to explain the procedure thoroughly as it may ease
       your own anxieties to know what will happen.
       Be sure to monitor your rabbit after the procedure for changes
       in behavior, failure to eat, pulling at stitches or signs of
       infection.
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