Can pet rabbits be neutered?

Answer 1

Absolutely! It's recommend too! It can help with unwanted behaviors like aggression and chewing. Please check out these websites.

Answer 2

Yes, they can be neutered. However, it doesn't make sense to neuter a rabbit when it is not a good idea to keep two rabbits together anyhow, because the rabbits will eventually start fighting normally. Also, neutering a rabbit makes it ineligible to be shown at any rabbit shows such as 4-H or ARBA sanctioned shows. A male rabbit without both testicals descending is disqualified in show competition.

Also, unlike what some people say, it does not control aggression. Aggression is controlled through handling and breeding. It also doesn't make them live longer. Life expectancy increases or decreases depending on how the animal is cared for. To calm the rabbit, it is a good idea to have noise on a regular basis around the rabbit. I use a radio to help in this regard and keep it playing almost all the time. If it is quiet all the time and the rabbit hears noise, it will often get scared and run around the pen, possibly breaking it's neck or back.

I have to debunk some of the neutering myths. I have raised rabbits for over 20 years.

Answer 3

Yes, they can. However, this isn't smart.

Male rabbits do sometimes spray urine. Sometimes this is curbed by neutering them.

Female rabbits do not have heat cycles, cannot be bred to cottontails if they escape, and are not prone to cancers of the reproductive tract. There is no advantage to spaying them.

Furthermore, undergoing any kind of surgery or being under anesthesia is very hard on a rabbit. They are prey animals and were not designed to withstand major trauma to their bodies. The only time I would even suggest neutering is if you have a male house rabbit. Neutering a male is non-invasive and as I said may reduce spraying. Otherwise, it is not advised. Many vets are not even trained in rabbits, since they are considered "exotics" and are just an elective at many vet schools.

Most pet people will tell you to spay and neuter, and they mean well, however anyone who knows much at all about actual rabbit biology (which includes myself, I have raised them for 20 years, been to many vet conferences on rabbits, and taught a few vets about them) will advise you against it.

Save your money and save the stress on the rabbit, take care of it, and keep it away from friends of the opposite sex :)

Edit-thanks for talking sense, devilishblueeyes!! Nice to find another ARBA member here who knows what's going on!

Answer 4

You can safely neuter a male rabbit or spay a female rabbit.

I had a male mini-lop rabbit that I had neutered and the following statements proved true with him. He was a great pet – housebroke (litter-box trained) and leash-trained.

Unneutered male rabbits spray, and both males and females are much easier to litter train, and much more reliably trained, after they have been altered. This alone is a great reason to neuter!

Your neutered male rabbit will live longer due to decreased sexual tension. In addition the neutered rabbit tends to be calmer and more loving. The neutered rabbit is also less prone to destructive (chewing, digging) and aggressive (biting, lunging, circling, growling) behavior after surgery.

And, if you ever want to get another pet (rabbit, dog, cat etc.. ) the neutered rabbit will be much more accepting and less prone to aggressive behavior towards the new pet.

If you do decide to neuter him (which you should) be sure to use a certified vet who has experience with rabbits.

Answer 5

Definitely you can neuter it fr the following reasons-

1.Altered rabbits are healthier and live longer than unaltered rabbits. The risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian, uterine, mammarian) for an unspayed female rabbit stands at is virtually eliminated by spaying your female rabbit. Your neutered male rabbit will live longer as well, given that he won't be tempted to fight with other animals (rabbits, cats, etc.) due to his sexual aggression.

2.Altered rabbits make better companions. They are calmer, more loving, and dependable once the undeniable urge to mate has been removed. In addition, rabbits are less prone to destructive (chewing, digging) and aggressive (biting, lunging, circling, growling) behavior after surgery.

3.Avoidance of obnoxious behavior. Unneutered male rabbits spray, and both males and females are much easier to litter train, and much more reliably trained, after they have been altered.

4.Altered rabbits won't contribute to the problem of overpopulation of rabbits. Over 15 million adorable dogs, cats, and rabbits are killed in animal shelters in this country every year. In addition, unwanted rabbits are often abandoned in fields, parks, or on city streets to fend for themselves, where they suffer from starvation, sickness, and are easy prey to other animals or traffic accidents. Those rabbits who are sold to pet stores don't necessarily fare any better, as pet stores sell pets to anyone with the money to buy, and don't check on what kind of home they will go to. Many of these rabbits will be sold as snake food, or as a pet for a small child who will soon "outgrow" the rabbit.

5.Altered rabbits can safely have a friend to play with. Rabbits are social animals and enjoy the company of other rabbits. But unless your rabbit is altered, he or she cannot have a friend, either of the opposite sex, or the same sex, due to sexual and aggressive behaviors triggered by hormones.

6.Spaying and neutering for rabbits has become a safe procedure when performed by experienced rabbit veterinarians. The House Rabbit Society has had over 1000 rabbits spayed or neutered with approximately .1% mortality due to anesthesia. A knowledgeable rabbit veterinarian can spay or neuter your rabbit with very little risk to a healthy rabbit. Don't allow a veterinarian with little or no experience with rabbits to spay or neuter your rabbit.
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Answer 6

Of course! Pet rats can be spayed and neutered!

Answer 7

Yes, Call your local veterinarian. Costs will be different so ask what the cost is prior to having this completed

Answer 8

yeah actually its ALOT better if you do get them neutered.. they are calmer, more easy to train, and they go in the litter box alot better also! so yes get them neutered! :)

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yes