cuteus
Well-Known Member
My mini lop has an enlarged testicle that I first noticed last year at the start of the pandemic. I secured an appt with one of his vets and she stated that it was most likely a tumor and they were usually not malignant. Surgery is the only option. She did not convey urgency so here I am, a year later, and have an appt for a neuter tomorrow. I have second thoughts because the enlarged testicle does not seem to affect his mobility or his litterbox habits. He runs around, plays with his beach ball and lays on his stomach with the testicle visible by his tail. I just wonder why fix what might not need fixing? It is a very expensive quote at $500 for the least expensive practice and over $1000 for another, Non elective neuter quoted at $275. So, even the elective neuter we have gotten a quote of over $200 in the rabbit practices. It is crazy! They want to keep him overnight but no one is there at night so I wanted to bring him home that same night. I would need to sign a waiver for AMA. The vet just want him to have forced rest and staying over is suggested. I worry that if there is an emergency like bleeding, no one will know until morning. Bun hates cages and will fight to get out. Not sure if he does that at the vet but if he does, he might irritate the surgery area and cause bleeding. At least at home I would see it happen. If he is at home, he is more likely to want to move around since he is more at ease. None of the other two bunnies that passed away were neutered. One did get some bladder grit, but neutering does not really prevent that.
I guess I am hoping for less expensive neutering on Long Island, but if there is none, then, should he stay over or come home same day?
Bunny ownership is not cheap on Long Island.
Thank you for any thoughts!
I guess I am hoping for less expensive neutering on Long Island, but if there is none, then, should he stay over or come home same day?
Bunny ownership is not cheap on Long Island.
Thank you for any thoughts!