my rabbit is about 4 years old and a female. when i first got her i saw no need to spay her since she was just a housepet and i didnt want her to go through surgery. but now im seeing the biting and aggressive behavior toward my dog with her, and i read stuff about ovarian cancer. and i was wondering if i get her spayed now, will her mood swings stop and stuff? will she be totally different? and no more spraying? just wondering whats gonna happen to her personality when i get her spayed. thanks.
2006-09-29 15:58:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi. I'm sorry to hear about the issues with your bunny, but rest assured, you're asking the right questions and doing the right thing:)
It's absolutly a good idea to get your rabbit spayed. While she won't be a completely different animal, her sex hormones will begin to dissipate, then disappear, and she should be much more even tempered.
You may not be dealing with strictly a hormonal issue. Make sure that nothing else has changed in your bunny's life. Or, your dog's life for tht matter. Any change in diet or routine can trigger a difference in your pet's behavior.
Schedule an exam with your veterinarian and discuss the surgery. If your bunny is healthy, the doctor will probably encourage you to go ahead with the operation. There are many other reasons to have your pet spayd or neutered other than reproduction. Cancer rates do decrease and some behavioral issues will completely disappear.
Best of luck to you and your bunny! Let us know:)
2006-09-29 16:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by SisterBug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when any animal gets it's reproductive organs removed- the hormones will stop being produced. I think it can take up to a couple of months for all the hormones to be completely processed out her their system.
Your rabbit could have behavior issues that are not related to her reproductive cycle, but if any of is being caused by an overload of hormones (territorial and such) spaying should help the problem.
2006-09-29 16:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by Killa R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a very good article about why to spay your bunny:
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/spay.html
In addition to improving her behavior (most likely will happen) you will help prevent uterine cancer. Depending on the source, I read that it occurs in 75 - 90% of unpsayed female rabbits.
Our bunny is spayed and she only got better. she is a real love bunny!
2006-10-03 06:07:02 · answer #3 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow that's coincidence, I just asked a question about my bunny too. If there's a Petland or Petcetera around you, they'll be able to help probably. Besides, they're supposed to be trained in this.
2006-09-29 16:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had all my rabbits fixed....
there all real sweet..never had any problems...
ask your vetranarian
2006-09-29 16:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋