Indeed! Adverse reaction to anesthesiaon the part of the rabbit, or error on the part of theanesthesiologist. Hemorrhaging post operatively is notentirely unheard of. Infection afterward.
As with all surgery, there is inherent risk involved, but this is notrocket science, and a qualified veterinarian should be capable ofsuccessfully castrating a buck. Old-timers used to do in thebarn or on the kitchen table. It is less problematical than aspay, for example, which is more radical and invasive.
Even at that, a spay should not, by and large, present noteworthyproblems to a veterinarianif the doe is between the ages of 6months and two years old, possibly three.
I am amazed when I read posts from people who say their vet will notperform neuterings because they are too dangerous. If that isthe vet's attitude, I would look for a new vet.
Even though there are risks, the potential for longer life, betterbehavior, less sexual frustration , and reduced risks ofuterine and testicular cancer for pet rabbits, far outweighthe probability of loss of life due to the surgery.
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