Spay or Neuter

[Melissa]

I'm going to spay or neuter my ratties and put them all in the FN. I have 2 boys and 3 girls. What should I do boys or girls?

 

[jorats]

I'm going to recommend the girls because it will also give them a huge health benefit and reduce the risk of tumours.
Also, you can add the boys right away, there's no need to wait three weeks.

 

[Melissa]

well, I've been quoted at one place $260 for spay and $160 for neuter with no additional cost on top.

How does that sound? I don't think I can do the females, males, yes.

 

[jorats]

Ya, it really is more expensive. At least with the males neutered, you'll have just one cage!!

 

[Melissa]

I really want to get the girls done but it is not in my budget right now (the boys aren't either).

Anyways, I will get the boys done. I have an appointment on the 13th.

 

[jorats]

It's not a Friday is it? :lol:

 

[Melissa]

Lol, no, It's a Tuesday.

 

[mamarat]

Jedy is getting neutered on the 13th too.

 

[Melissa]

Ooooooo!! How interesting.

 

[user 78]

Females benefit the most from being spayed, but unfortunately they're usually much more expensive.

Getting your males neutered will be a quick fix, though, so you can then save up to get the females done in turn.

 

[Melissa]

I'm a bit worried. One of the boys may have a myco flare up. He started to gurgle when I picked him up.