For the last few months, Ive been thinking ALOT about getting him fixed... I mean, it not like hes a bunny from down under, but he definatly has some issues. The territorial going to the bathroom every where is probably the biggest problem, because it makes ot so hard to give him floortime. Other than that, he doesnt have very good litter box habits, and he can be kinda... mean to other people and animals. He could possibly get a friend someday too.
I guess its just kinda now or never... Hes already 5, and hes not gettin any younger.
Im planning for June, because Ill be out of school so Ill be able to be right by his side the whole time, and since Im paying every penny of it myself (I have permission to go through with it from my mom, but that the only support I have... Hes my animal and my responsibility) Ill need all that time to save up the money.
As for the vet, Im 99% sure on Valley View Pet Hospital. They are reccomened by the HRS, spay/neuter the rabbits for the local shelter, and specialize in exotics. I talked to the receptionist on how often the fix bunnies, and apparently they do ALOT. I asked about the death rate too, and she didnt have a percentage, but in the 7 months she worked there there hasnt been a death.
Its $260 for the neuter itself, a pre-surgical exam, and blood work.
Heres the website: http://www.valleyviewvet.com/
Im going the the humane society tommarrow to talk to them too, and get their opinions.
I have some questions too:
~This probably sounds stupid but... How do rabbits react when their blood is taken for the blood work? I dont hink Smudge would like being stuck with a needle very much...
~Is it still OK that Im getting him fixed at this age? Hes a very healthy lil guy, and Im taking the blood work precautions, but Im still extremely worried...
~How will it change his personality? I really dont want him overly calm. Hes so cute and full of life, his silly antics always make me laugh.
~Will he forget his bad habits, or is he too old to change?
~What will he act like right after the surgery?
~Another stupid one... Will he lose trust in me after I do all this to him? Im acually really worried he'll be mad at me...
Im still worried out of my mind, and I hope Ill doing the right thing... He means the world to me, and I dont want to lose him to this. I felt alot better after I talked to some of the vets, but still...
Does anyone have some older-bunny-neuter stories that they would like to share with me? Or any other advice, or vets to reccomend? Any help or support would make me feel SO much better!
I guess its just kinda now or never... Hes already 5, and hes not gettin any younger.
Im planning for June, because Ill be out of school so Ill be able to be right by his side the whole time, and since Im paying every penny of it myself (I have permission to go through with it from my mom, but that the only support I have... Hes my animal and my responsibility) Ill need all that time to save up the money.
As for the vet, Im 99% sure on Valley View Pet Hospital. They are reccomened by the HRS, spay/neuter the rabbits for the local shelter, and specialize in exotics. I talked to the receptionist on how often the fix bunnies, and apparently they do ALOT. I asked about the death rate too, and she didnt have a percentage, but in the 7 months she worked there there hasnt been a death.
Its $260 for the neuter itself, a pre-surgical exam, and blood work.
Heres the website: http://www.valleyviewvet.com/
Im going the the humane society tommarrow to talk to them too, and get their opinions.
I have some questions too:
~This probably sounds stupid but... How do rabbits react when their blood is taken for the blood work? I dont hink Smudge would like being stuck with a needle very much...
~Is it still OK that Im getting him fixed at this age? Hes a very healthy lil guy, and Im taking the blood work precautions, but Im still extremely worried...
~How will it change his personality? I really dont want him overly calm. Hes so cute and full of life, his silly antics always make me laugh.
~Will he forget his bad habits, or is he too old to change?
~What will he act like right after the surgery?
~Another stupid one... Will he lose trust in me after I do all this to him? Im acually really worried he'll be mad at me...
Im still worried out of my mind, and I hope Ill doing the right thing... He means the world to me, and I dont want to lose him to this. I felt alot better after I talked to some of the vets, but still...
Does anyone have some older-bunny-neuter stories that they would like to share with me? Or any other advice, or vets to reccomend? Any help or support would make me feel SO much better!