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No, it's not true, AmeliaOK. They areovulate when stimulated by the act of mating. This is whythey can become pregnant any time they mate.
Please note that a female who is not fixed and who will not be bred hasa much higher risk rate for cancer and female problems such as urinarytract infections, etc.
-Carolyn
Please note that a female who is not fixed and who will not be bred hasa much higher risk rate for cancer and female problems such as urinarytract infections, etc.
-Carolyn
Snuggys Mom
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Hi Carolyn,
On that note, is there any way to be certain a female has beenspayed? My vet couldn't find a scar on Snuggy, but he said itcould have healed up. She was sold to me as a "neuteredmale". When I found outshe was female, I called theplace I got her and they assured me all their rabbits are fixed, but Iworry she might not be.
I don't want her to get cancer, but I don't want my vet to cut her open in order to be sure, either.
Laura
On that note, is there any way to be certain a female has beenspayed? My vet couldn't find a scar on Snuggy, but he said itcould have healed up. She was sold to me as a "neuteredmale". When I found outshe was female, I called theplace I got her and they assured me all their rabbits are fixed, but Iworry she might not be.
I don't want her to get cancer, but I don't want my vet to cut her open in order to be sure, either.
Laura
Good Question, bi1526,
Even if they took an Xray, other organs could be blocking the uterus,so even if you do anXray andyou don't see theuterus,that doesn't necessarily mean it's notthere.
If you can't find the scar, it's really hard to tell one way oranother. Your vet could try an ultrasound if you reallywanted to. That's the only thing I can think of that wouldcome as close as possible to have your answer.
-Carolyn
Even if they took an Xray, other organs could be blocking the uterus,so even if you do anXray andyou don't see theuterus,that doesn't necessarily mean it's notthere.
If you can't find the scar, it's really hard to tell one way oranother. Your vet could try an ultrasound if you reallywanted to. That's the only thing I can think of that wouldcome as close as possible to have your answer.
-Carolyn
Snuggys Mom
Well-Known Member
Thanks, Carolyn. Picturing her on the ultrasound table makes me giggle, but I may just do it.
How common are phantom pregnancies? She's never done that. That's a good sign, huh?
If she's never been bred, her chances of getting cancer are lower, right?
Laura
How common are phantom pregnancies? She's never done that. That's a good sign, huh?
If she's never been bred, her chances of getting cancer are lower, right?
Laura
Bred or not, unspayed females are at a higherrisk for developing cancer than spayed does. Falsepregnancies are common in unspayed girls.
I sent this note to cirrustwi about false pregnancies.
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Side note, not to alarm but just a note: Even in falsepreganancies, rabbits can go through lactation and develop mastitis -an inflammation of the mammary glands.In additionto nest building and milk production, they can become extremelyterritorial, stressed,and aggressive, so watch out!Just keep an eye on her if she does continually have these falsealarms. Symptoms would be fever, inflammation, going offfeed, etc.
The false pregnancies are hormonal. The homones fool therabbit's body by telling it it's pregnant.Theactions of nest building have been known to someto last up totwo weeks. It can be triggered by being mounted or aninfertile breeding.
False pregnancies can be extremely stressful for the rabbit, and adecrease in appetite can lead to GI Stasis, so keep an eye on herappetite and stools. It's been described as being like asevere case of PMS. Spaying a rabbit can greatlydecrease or eliminate these issues for the doe.
-Carolyn
I sent this note to cirrustwi about false pregnancies.
* * * * * * * *
Side note, not to alarm but just a note: Even in falsepreganancies, rabbits can go through lactation and develop mastitis -an inflammation of the mammary glands.In additionto nest building and milk production, they can become extremelyterritorial, stressed,and aggressive, so watch out!Just keep an eye on her if she does continually have these falsealarms. Symptoms would be fever, inflammation, going offfeed, etc.
The false pregnancies are hormonal. The homones fool therabbit's body by telling it it's pregnant.Theactions of nest building have been known to someto last up totwo weeks. It can be triggered by being mounted or aninfertile breeding.
False pregnancies can be extremely stressful for the rabbit, and adecrease in appetite can lead to GI Stasis, so keep an eye on herappetite and stools. It's been described as being like asevere case of PMS. Spaying a rabbit can greatlydecrease or eliminate these issues for the doe.
-Carolyn
Spiced77
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on the subject on blood, some bunnies haveorangish/red urine. maybe that's what that person saw and thought itwas blood. it can be scary if you're not used to seeing it.
Spiced77 makesa good point.
If you do see blood in the urine, it's a sign that something else isgoing wrong. Could be problems with anythingfromkidney disease to a UTI (urinary tract infection) andother things in between.
-Carolyn
If you do see blood in the urine, it's a sign that something else isgoing wrong. Could be problems with anythingfromkidney disease to a UTI (urinary tract infection) andother things in between.
-Carolyn
MysticFyre
Active Member
Yeah if it is actual blood in the urine it's is areally bad sign and they should be taken to the vet immediately if youdon't know what's wrong with them or they should betreated ifyou know how to treat for that illness
Nell
Active Member
bi1526 wrote:
Actually, if she's never been bred, her chances of getting cancer are much higher.
I'm glad you have decided to get her spayed. Just make sure you look around for a rabbit-experienced vet to do the procedure
Actually, if she's never been bred, her chances of getting cancer are much higher.
I'm glad you have decided to get her spayed. Just make sure you look around for a rabbit-experienced vet to do the procedure
Snuggys Mom
Well-Known Member
Thanks, Nell. I have an awesome vet whojust spayed my little Holland Lop last month. I'll get him tocheck Snuggy out. He's an exotic specialist. Hetreats all sorts of wild animals.
Laura
Laura
JimD
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Carolyn wrote:
We adopted her from a shelter and was told she was a neutered male. SURPRISE!!!
We went back to the shelter and spoke to the vet. She confirmed thatMooShu was female, but could not determine if she had ever been spayed.She was only 3 months old when we got her so we figure that sheprobably was not. The vet said the only way to tell for sure would beto open her up to check and then perform the procedure if it had notbeen done. They would do it at no cost, but I'm not sure I trust them.
Since then I have heard that an ultrasound should be able to be used to determine if she had been spayed.
I think I'll dicuss this with our regular vet and see what she recommends.
Thanks Carolyn!!
~Jim
We have the same issue with MooShu.
We adopted her from a shelter and was told she was a neutered male. SURPRISE!!!
We went back to the shelter and spoke to the vet. She confirmed thatMooShu was female, but could not determine if she had ever been spayed.She was only 3 months old when we got her so we figure that sheprobably was not. The vet said the only way to tell for sure would beto open her up to check and then perform the procedure if it had notbeen done. They would do it at no cost, but I'm not sure I trust them.
Since then I have heard that an ultrasound should be able to be used to determine if she had been spayed.
I think I'll dicuss this with our regular vet and see what she recommends.
Thanks Carolyn!!
~Jim
rabbitgirl
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Carolyn wrote:
I had problems with kidney stones in one of my does this winter. Got scared thinking it was cancer, but she's doing great.
If you live in a cold climate, the red urine (whether kidney stones, etc. or just porphyria) seems more common.
Rose
I had problems with kidney stones in one of my does this winter. Got scared thinking it was cancer, but she's doing great.
If you live in a cold climate, the red urine (whether kidney stones, etc. or just porphyria) seems more common.
Rose
