Dorothy & Walter

Dorothy

Walter

Dorothy and Walter are back with us this week and during this time Dorothy has been neutered.  Her owners were very interested to know how the operation was carried out and our vet very kindly took some photographs, which we thought we would share with you.  Please be aware that one of the photographs does show Dorothy on the operating table and in the process of being neutered and this may not be for the sensitive viewer.  I found this interesting myself as I had never actually seen what goes on.  Dorothy is now doing very well after only a week and has today been back for her wound check. 

Dorothy Being Tubed

Dorothy Being Spayed

Coming Round

It is very important to have female rabbits neutered as by the age of 5 years up to 50% (some studies suggest 95%) of does have a chance of uterine adenocarcinoma.  Spaying also removes all the behavioural problems associated with sexual maturity, such as nesting, mounting, aggression and mood swings.  Neutered rabbits are easier to litter train and neutered does can live in the company of bucks (preferably also neutered).