My rabbit NEEDS to be spayed. She is aggressive and can be a big brat sometimes. She also humps the poor cat :/ I have tried very hard to find a place around chicago for her to get spayed and find the best price. Any ideas? So far I found a place for 90 dollars. Anywhere cheaper?
2007-05-16 12:36:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's great that you're planning to have your rabbit spayed. Not only will her behavior probably settle down, she'll also be free of the risk of cancer of the reproductive organs. This kind of cancer is extremely common in female rabbits, so being spayed will likely increase your rabbit's life expectancy.
To find a skilled and affordable veterinarian, you may want to consult the list of rabbit veterinarians published by the Chicago chapter of the House Rabbit Society. It's online at http://www.hrschicago.org/articleslay1.html . (For general information on rabbits in Chicago, and links to many useful articles, go instead to http://www.hrschicago.org/index1.html .)
However, $90 is a remarkably low price for any type of surgery. The veterinary hospital will need to pay the veterinarian/surgeon, anesthesiologist, and receptionist for their time, and will have to purchase isoflurane gas to use as anesthesia. Your rabbit may also need a blood test prior to surgery to make sure she doesn't have any health problems that would make anesthesia unsafe for her, and this test costs veterinary hospitals money. Some veterinary hospitals have rent or a mortgage to pay, and all have to purchase equipment to be used in operating on animals. It's interesting to note that a human hysterectomy can easily cost $10,000 or more even though it's essentially the same surgery done by veterinarians for around $100.
If I were you, I'd be more concerned with the skill and experience of the surgeon than with the cost of the surgery. Vets who see mostly dogs and cats may lack the skill to operate safely on a rabbit. They may also be unaware of the importance of using isoflurane gas, which is much safer for rabbits than certain drugs used to anesthetize dogs and cats. It's better to pay a little more now to have the surgery done correctly than to have your rabbit die or require substantial post-operative care due to a botched spay. If you'd like to read some suggestions for identifying a rabbit-savvy veterinarian, see the House Rabbit Society's article "How to Choose a Vet for a Rabbit" at http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/san-diego/health/choosevet.html .
Good luck!
2007-05-19 11:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Guinea pig foster mother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried neuter scooter? There's also an organization called PAWS that I believe has low cost spays and neuters.
Here is a listing of organizations you can contact to inquire about your bunny, just scroll down to Illinois or whatever area your in.
Good Luck!!
http://community.livejournal.com/petbulls/2283958.html
2007-05-16 12:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by aweety69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets can do this and many humane societies will also do rabbits - check on www.petfinder.com for shelters around you and give them a call and see if they do bunnies or if they know who might. $90 sounds not unreasonable though.
2007-05-16 12:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep checking with any vet within a reasonable distance to you.
2007-05-16 12:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would take it to the corner of 76th and high street and have one of those homeless people cut off her... ya.... with an ax or a stolen restaraunt knife that is usually prettry effective
2016-05-20 15:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋