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Topic: my rabbit spay experience  (Read 1372 times)
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2007, 05:39:24 PM »
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Right. Do you give Bean apples & carrots? Bunnie loves them... and spinach. I wasn't quite sure about the apples because fruit can be a little more complex to break down, but she ate it & was just fine. How about pears?
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2007, 02:45:02 PM »
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fruit makes great treats. the only thing to be wary about is the high sugar content (carrots too), so don't feed too much a day. bean likes apples, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, banana, and papaya. here's the HRS's Suggested Fruit List.

spinach is a vegetable that has to be fed in moderation, along with kale; according to the HRS, "Use sparingly. High in either oxalates or goitrogens and may be toxic in accumulated quantities over a period of time." this article has more information on calcium and rabbits: http://www.carrotcafe.com/f/veggies.html.

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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2007, 10:30:22 AM »
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Thanks! Bunnie loves the fruit. She gets cranky later in the day when she's run out of pellets, so giving her a slice of something to nibble on really helps.

I thought I would let you know that my food-lure plan worked beautifully. I let Bunnie roam for a little while & then got her a scoop of pellets strategically placed in the back of her cage. Then I walked away & did my own thing for a few minutes... sure enough when I got back, she was munching on the food. The first time I ran up to the cage to close it, she caught on to what was happening and darted away (haha) but the second time I was a little more sneaky & got her. Brilliant!!
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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2010, 02:19:47 PM »
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My bunny is about 4 now  (I say about because I took her in from some neglectful owners and I am not quiet sure on specifics) and she is my first rabbit. I know I should get her spayed to help with urinary problems { I believe} that female bunnies are prone to get and also because I heard it can make them less aggressive. Though my bun has been nothing but sweet to me and my cats, I soon plan to get another rabbit and I know rabbits can be quiet aggressive to other bunnies. So I think it best my bun gets spayed  Undecided but I am worried, cause there is only one vet around here that can handle bunnies and I know little to nothing about bunny health care. Any tips on how to go about this?
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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2010, 06:51:01 PM »
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I personally think the best reason to get your bun spayed is for health reasons. They are less likely to develop reproductive organ cancer once they're fixed. Then of course you've got your other issues like behavior and of course bringing more bunnies into the world when there are plenty that don't even have homes right now.

If I were you, I'd contact that vet and maybe set up a consultation (a lot of vets will be happy to charge you an exam fee for a few minutes of their time to answer all your questions... can't hurt to bring your bun in too just for a wellness exam!). Express your concerns and beforehand, write down all your questions so that you know you've covered everything.

You can also research google with your questions, but I'd be careful, there's a lot of misleading information out there.

We also have a few resident bunny experts right here on this forum Smiley Feel free to post a new topic anytime with your questions.
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Tank, Female English Bulldog, born 08/07/06
Amber, Female Boxer, born 10/21/08
Smoke Monster, Male Korat Cat, born 04/08/09
Gerald & Stephanie Sugar gliders
+ a marine aquarium & "Bubbles 2"

« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2010, 08:16:33 AM »
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TY Smiley

Once I save up some I plan to get her checked and I want to get her spayed. One of the first things I learned about rabbits when I got her was to get her spayed to help prevent the reproductive cancer, but unfortunately I have to wait till I get a job, since I am sure my mom is not too keen on paying for a check up and spay for my rabbit.
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