Bribble
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I have a very small Netherland Dwarf female inside with my lionhead/mini rex mix. The Dwarf is a runt and seems to have a respiratory issue as well just from being so small. I have a firm belief she will not live through a pregnancy, however there may have been an accidental mating.
I have two younger males outside that had a scuffle and one ended up with some nasty bite marks on his back so I kept him inside for a few days and he ended up getting out and totally clearing my girls' 3ft cage! I've always had the top off since the day I got the cage because I feel it made them more restrictive. It should also be noted that I had something covering the top of the boy's box so he couldn't get out but he's always proven himself a handy escape artist.
Anyways, I can't seem to 100% tell if she's pregnant or not, and if she is I need to know how to terminate it. I think we're definitely past the 10-14 day mark, as I waited to try and palpate her. Is there anything I can do that will terminate the pregnancy without necessarily hurting her if she turns out not being pregnant? I'm okay with the other rabbit ending up pregnant because she's a nice size, but the little one I worry so much. She was my first rabbit and she's the best ever and I'd hate to lose her over a stupid mistake. And because the other rabbit may have been bred as well, I have nothing solid to compare any palpation to because the other two girls I have won't allow you to touch them.
Before anyone says anything about spaying, she was not spayed for two reasons: 1) No vet that I know of in the area is comfortable working with rabbits 2) Even if I found someone, the procedure would be very risky because of how small she is and I am not comfortable allowing a vet (who isn't comfortable/hasn't worked with rabbits) do the procedure.
As much as I'd love to help her bring new bunnies into the world, any help not to is greatly needed and appreciated!!!
I have two younger males outside that had a scuffle and one ended up with some nasty bite marks on his back so I kept him inside for a few days and he ended up getting out and totally clearing my girls' 3ft cage! I've always had the top off since the day I got the cage because I feel it made them more restrictive. It should also be noted that I had something covering the top of the boy's box so he couldn't get out but he's always proven himself a handy escape artist.
Anyways, I can't seem to 100% tell if she's pregnant or not, and if she is I need to know how to terminate it. I think we're definitely past the 10-14 day mark, as I waited to try and palpate her. Is there anything I can do that will terminate the pregnancy without necessarily hurting her if she turns out not being pregnant? I'm okay with the other rabbit ending up pregnant because she's a nice size, but the little one I worry so much. She was my first rabbit and she's the best ever and I'd hate to lose her over a stupid mistake. And because the other rabbit may have been bred as well, I have nothing solid to compare any palpation to because the other two girls I have won't allow you to touch them.
Before anyone says anything about spaying, she was not spayed for two reasons: 1) No vet that I know of in the area is comfortable working with rabbits 2) Even if I found someone, the procedure would be very risky because of how small she is and I am not comfortable allowing a vet (who isn't comfortable/hasn't worked with rabbits) do the procedure.
As much as I'd love to help her bring new bunnies into the world, any help not to is greatly needed and appreciated!!!