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Benefits of de-sexing your rabbit

Benefits of de-sexing your rabbit

At Animates Vetcare we recommend that all pets are de-sexed, even our smaller ones. Not only does this procedure decrease the risk of illness and disease, but also enables rabbits to live a longer happier life. The team at Animates Vetcare have outlined the benefits of de-sexing for you.

Benefits of de-sexing your rabbit:

  • A decreased risk of uterine and testicular cancers (females have around an 80% chance of developing this if not de-sexed).
  • A female’s chance of getting a pyometra and having a false pregnancy are also decreased.
  • De-sexing allows you to toilet train rabbits more easily.
  • Less spraying and marking of urine, as well as less territorial droppings of faeces.
  • Rabbits are more likely to bond with another mate, as they can be less aggressive and territorial.
  • Your rabbit may be calmer and more relaxed.
  • No ‘surprise’ litters of babies - which can also be stressful on the mother. Rabbits can give birth and then get pregnant again on the same day.
  • Male rabbits can be neutered at around 4-5 months of age, this depends on whether their testicles have descended.
  • Female rabbits can be spayed around 4-6 months of age. Please consult your local Animates Vetcare to discuss what’s best for your rabbit.
  • You don’t want the rabbit to be too young or old when considering de-sexing as this increases anaesthesia risks.