Neutering a rabbit procedures at Toa Payoh Vets
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2014-04-22

Neutering a rabbit procedures at Toa Payoh Vets educational video. This rabbit leaps onto the bed and claim his territory. He knocks his head by jumping up under the bed. He will sit next to his lady owner to get treats. He leaps into the guinea pig playpen and does not mind being humped by the guinea pig. When he has eaten the guinea pig's food, he will leap out of the playpen. A very energetic Holland Lop much loved by his owner.  Her gentleman friend refers Toa Payoh Vets to her for neutering and that is how I meet this compact rabbit and know about his behaviour. For young rabbits, the energy is limitless and much risks are taken by leaping high. He thumps his foot now and then too. The rabbit was neutered and has recovered. No need to come for stitch removal. 

Xylazine 20 at 0.25 ml + Ketamine 100 at 0.35 ml in one syringe IM is sufficient for neutering by me (Dr Sing Kong Yuen) in this 1-kg rabbit, without the need for topping up with isoflurane + O2 gas or more injection.

Isoflurane gas + oxygen by mask can be used solely to anaesthesize a rabbit as an alternative.