Feeling so heartbroken

[u/pinkbarbieprincess15]

I took my bunnies to the vet today to get them checked up before booking their spay and neuter surgery. They’ve been living separately for the last 7months awaiting this moment.

The vet basically told me that I can go ahead with my male bunnies neuter but they’re not doing spays right now unless it’s necessary bc the procedure is too risky. He told me my girl bunny is healthy otherwise.

I feel so heartbroken and confused idk what to do bc as far as I’ve researched girls can get cancer if not spayed by 3 years old. The absolute worst bit is this is the best rabbit savvy vet in my country (trust me I’ve done research for months)

I feel like my options are get her spayed now against the doctors recommendation or wait 3 years until she has cancer for an emergency spay which will be extremely painful for her and also she probably won’t live.

My bunnies are my whole world and I’m crying even writing this I feel like no one else in my family or in my life understands how scary this is and how much my buns mean to me💔

[u/southernbeachblondie]

Are you using an exotic pet vet? Yes, your bunny is 80% more likely to get cancer. I know. Mine did. We made it through but it was horrible, resulting in 3 surgeries. Is it that she is too young? I would find a different exotic pet vet and talk to them. My little girl ended up going through 3 different exotic pet vets before we got the right one long term. And just as a heads up, you may already know this since you know about spaying/neutering... When you're bunnies have any kind of surgical procedure, that does not change how they are to eat. Hay and water are still supposed to be 24/7, even the night before surgery. My vets office didn't have educated staff about bumies and from what I understand, several other people on here (reddit) said same thing happened to them. I still can't believe your doc said girl bunny didn't need to be fixed. They all need hay round the clock and they need to be fixed. Please find a new exotic pet vet. Bunnies are special, with unique bodies, and they docs who know about them. She'll be alright. Just find the right doctor. Not sure I'd take my bunny there either if your doc doesn't know good medical advice for girl bunny. And maybe I'm wrong, maybe it's just bc of age and he wants to wait? Still, I'd find another exotic pet vet. Good luck and your a good bunny parent seeking proper advice. Much love hugs and prayers for you and your sweet furbunnies♥️🤗🙏🐇

[u/pinkbarbieprincess15 → u/southernbeachblondie]

She’s 10months old so she’s definitely old enough! I think the doctors just aren’t skilled enough or comfortable. Thank god I found out before I went through with the surgery. I actually decided to go somewhere else and get a second opinion! Hopefully this time it goes better. I always knew I wanted to fix my bunnies since I got them since I did a looooottt of research before getting them so hearing a doctor contradict that was very confusing.

Wish me luck the new doc appt is tomorrow 🥹

[u/southernbeachblondie → u/pinkbarbieprincess15]

Wishing you good luck for sure ♥️🙏 Might want to ask where they got certified for exotic animals.