How to find a rabbit-savvy and experienced vet for spay/neuter?

Usually a veterinarian who is interested in clinical rabbit medicine can be employed both in rabbits farms and general practice. Usually a basic knowledge of dogs and cats medicine is needed as well. Being a vet is not an easy job (in all fields), as requires commitment and passion. It can be very rewarding though.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A quick google search brought up the following exotic vet clinics that may be able to neuter your rabbit: 1) Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Aston, PA · (610) 494-2811 2) Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital Philadelphia, PA · (215) 333-8888 3) Street Road Animal Hospital Trevose, PA · (215) 396-4747

The vast majority of vets in practice (as opposed to working in government or industry) are perfectly competent to spay and neuter dogs and cats. Some vets prefer not to do surgery, or have physical limitations that prevent them from doing it. More complicated surgeries often are better left to a board certified veterinary surgeon, but routine spays and neuters are something all vets were trained in. I hope that’s helpful! Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

There is no one price for that nation wide. Fees vary from vet to vet and often depend on the area where you live. A good estimate would be that it costs about the same as a spay or neuter of a dog. Best is to ring the veterinarians in your area and ask for a quote. Not every vet will do rabbit spays or neuters, so this is another reason why you need to make phone calls.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Neutering your male bunny is definitely a good idea, as it will help him not spray urine or be aggressive, and will prevent unwanted pregnancy should you decide to get a female rabbit in the future.

No, rabbits would not be a particularly high risk for haemorrhage following castration once performed by an experienced vet. Nursing care of rabbits to prevent loss of body heat during anaesthesia is important as is good pain relief and early feeding after recovery

I suggest you ask your vet how they plan to do the surgery. They will be able to give you better answers to your questions since we are not privy to their procedures. All I can tell you is what most vets do. Most veterinarians do not leave stitches on the outside of the incision any more. They will likely be only under the skin so you may not have to worry about the stitches. The medication he would take after surgery is usually a liquid and you would just squirt it in his mouth. Your vet can show you how to do this. Yes, you should keep him in small area for about 7-10 days to minimize his activity. You should constantly monitor him for the first 12 hours after surgery. After that you should just check on him every 6 hours or so to make sure his is doing OK. Hope this answers your questions. Best wishes.