My rabbit needs neutering. Where can I find a vet in Philadelphia?

There is no special qualification for a rabbit savvy vet, you just need to try and look for a veterinary clinic that treats rabbits, often you can find this service in exotic veterinary practices. male rabbit neutering is very simple and can be done by most vets, spaying of females is a little more complex and i would recommend having it done by a vet who is experienced in rabbit surgery.

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.

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.

There have been studies that have proven an extended life span in dogs and cats that are neutered but I do not think there have been any such studies in rabbits. However, we do know that neutering can prevent certain cancers like in the prostate and testicles. That being said, I think it is more important that Julius is safe and if you do not feel like there is someone that can safely neuter him, I would probably avoid it. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would call the specific petco you would like to take Lela to and ask if they see rabbits or if a particular doctor that is there will see rabbits. That way they can be sure to get you set up with a vet that is comfortable treating your sweet girl!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Spaying female rabbit involve giving general anaesthesia (either by injections or by inhaling anaesthetic gas) and performing surgery to remove the ovaries and the uterus. The abdomen is clipped once the bunny is asleep, then a small incision on the abdominal wall is made and finally the ovaries / uterus are removed. There are usually 3-4 stitches inside the abdomen and some stitches to close up the abdomen and the skin. Most of the rabbits are back to normal very quickly after the surgery (within 1-2 days), so hopefully Oreo will also recover rapidly. You will need to make sure she is kept warm at home, she eating as normal and passing normal stools. She will likely be prescribed a few days or pain killers to go home with.

Hello. Every rabbit is so different in the way they handle the stress of surgery and the anesthesia. A routine castration on a young healthy rabbit should be a quick recovery and travel would be fine. If there are any issues though, the travel schedule is not ideal. Unfortunately there is no real way to predict. Perhaps you can change the surgery date just in case. Best of luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach