Hello,
I was hoping that some of you rabbit savvy experts could help me with a choice I am in the process of making.
I have a female rabbit, Bonnie, who will be turning 6 years old this April. I received her mother (Amy) as a gift when I was only 12 years old (and surprise, she gave birth 3 days later).
Unfortunately, the kits we a result of inbreeding, as Amy was in a cage with her brothers at the pet store she came from - like I said, she was given to me, I would have preferred to rescue from a more reputable place. The good news though, was that she only had two kits, and besides being a little odd, they were in good health.
I was able to re home one of the babies, but ended up having to keep the second, who I named Bonnie.
Sadly, Amy passed away last year.
When I had gotten Amy, I didn't know that much about rabbits, let alone did I have enough money to get both Amy and Bonnie spayed.
I've just started my second term at college, and through working, I've managed to save up enough money to potentially get Bonnie spayed.
Like I have said, Bonnie is nearly 6 years old now, and I can assure you that she will never get in contact with an unaltered male rabbit.
She is a very territorial and aggressive rabbit, and seems to be very anxious, even though I have never harmed or even scared her in the past 6 years. I attribute part of this behavior to her being inbred, but I am also aware that this could be a hormonal thing that could, maybe not be entirely solved, but definitely be helped by getting her spayed.
I have tried everything to help her with her behavioral challenges. Since she doesn't like to be held, I have custom built her a large 'cage', with an exit that she can access herself so that she can roam around the room.
Very few things make her happy, but she always binkies when she is alone outside, so I've built her a custom hutch outside for the summer.
And even building these two housing units for her has still cost me less that the estimate that I've received from my local (Ontario,Canada) vet, which was anywhere from $500-700.
She had always been in pretty good health, besides the fact that she is allergic to a handful of foods.
I'm wondering if it would be worth getting her spayed at this age.
I know, it is a very long story, but I really am willing to commit this money to my rabbit if it will better her life. There are so many factors and circumstances involved, and I think her story is fairly unique. I would really like to see Bonnie be happy, and if you think getting her spayed will help her, please let me know!
Thank you,
Larissa
I was hoping that some of you rabbit savvy experts could help me with a choice I am in the process of making.
I have a female rabbit, Bonnie, who will be turning 6 years old this April. I received her mother (Amy) as a gift when I was only 12 years old (and surprise, she gave birth 3 days later).
Unfortunately, the kits we a result of inbreeding, as Amy was in a cage with her brothers at the pet store she came from - like I said, she was given to me, I would have preferred to rescue from a more reputable place. The good news though, was that she only had two kits, and besides being a little odd, they were in good health.
I was able to re home one of the babies, but ended up having to keep the second, who I named Bonnie.
Sadly, Amy passed away last year.
When I had gotten Amy, I didn't know that much about rabbits, let alone did I have enough money to get both Amy and Bonnie spayed.
I've just started my second term at college, and through working, I've managed to save up enough money to potentially get Bonnie spayed.
Like I have said, Bonnie is nearly 6 years old now, and I can assure you that she will never get in contact with an unaltered male rabbit.
She is a very territorial and aggressive rabbit, and seems to be very anxious, even though I have never harmed or even scared her in the past 6 years. I attribute part of this behavior to her being inbred, but I am also aware that this could be a hormonal thing that could, maybe not be entirely solved, but definitely be helped by getting her spayed.
I have tried everything to help her with her behavioral challenges. Since she doesn't like to be held, I have custom built her a large 'cage', with an exit that she can access herself so that she can roam around the room.
Very few things make her happy, but she always binkies when she is alone outside, so I've built her a custom hutch outside for the summer.
And even building these two housing units for her has still cost me less that the estimate that I've received from my local (Ontario,Canada) vet, which was anywhere from $500-700.
She had always been in pretty good health, besides the fact that she is allergic to a handful of foods.
I'm wondering if it would be worth getting her spayed at this age.
I know, it is a very long story, but I really am willing to commit this money to my rabbit if it will better her life. There are so many factors and circumstances involved, and I think her story is fairly unique. I would really like to see Bonnie be happy, and if you think getting her spayed will help her, please let me know!
Thank you,
Larissa