I owned a rabbit in the past, and a year after her death have been thinking about getting another one. I never spayed my previous rabbit, and I was wondering if it's worth the price and trouble to spay a rabbit--Does it really reduce the chance of diseases/improve behavior all that much, etc... I'd rather get her spayed than not, but it's my parent's money and I need to know if rabbits can still be healthy and well-behaved without spaying them (my previous one lived for a good 5 years and died of something that couldn't have been helped by 'getting her fixed').
Also, is there any risk involved, or do operations tend to go smoothly more often than not?
Thanks in advance =).
2007-03-17 04:17:24 · 7 answers · asked by KK 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
In a recent study in 2006 at Cornell University, it was found that 80% of rabbits who are not spayed with get uterine cancer within 5 years of age and die as a consequence. Spaying can be expensive, but it is the absolutel best thing that you can do for your rabbit biologically, emotionally, socially and health wise. It really does reduce the chance of diseases and will alter her behavior by nipping the bad teenage hormones in the bud, so to speak. House rabbits live on an average of 10 years if taken care of and spayed.
If you are concerned about the cost of the spay, almost all shelters and rescues spay and neuter before adopting out bunnies. for your approx. $30 adoption fee, you could have a well adjusted and already spayed bunny. It might not be a cute little baby, but it would save you the money down the road on the surgery.
There is always risk involved with any kind of surgery, especially with the anesthesia for bunnies. Bunnies have no reflux, which means that they can't throw up. I have three bunnies and have rescued and adopted out over 22 in 5 years. I have taken all 25 of them in for their spay/neuter surgeries and they all have been fine! Just make sure to get a vet who treats exotics, which is what rabbits are considered. A rabbit spay or neuter is different from that of a cat or dog. Good luck!
2007-03-17 05:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by wickeddanibella26 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would get it spayed. Spend the $$$ spaying it now rather than risk spending $$$ on vet bills later due to illnesses that may have been prevented by spaying. You'll have a nicer bunny too! I would make sure to find a vet that has years of experience with rabbits.
2007-03-17 04:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We did not spay our female rabbit, and she is so aggressive, she doesn't let us pet her anywhere but her head. Just for the behavior problems I would get a rabbit fixed. No more risk than a cat getting fixed.
2007-03-17 04:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by GoodGuy53 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are able to pass on life devoid of it whether it fairly is a huge threat-you do no longer choose her to realize 5 and need you had her performed whilst she gets maximum cancers. whether that's substantial to stumble on an experienced vet as rabbits are very distinctive to cats and canines. ideally you opt to stumble on a vet that has performed a number of of rabbit spays, so ask around or seek for a vet that specialises in exotics-that often skill rabbits.
2016-10-01 01:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it really cuts down the risk on cancer. but mostly you want to have a nicer rabbit right? I would definitely get her spayed.
2007-03-17 04:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by Puddlemere United Fan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
persoanlly i don't think spaying rabbits is a good idea, they are just as aggressive with or without it. there is more risk doingthe surgery than not doing it.
2007-03-17 05:51:50 · answer #6 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, she will live a lot longer and won't be moody
2007-03-17 04:33:08 · answer #7 · answered by Beth T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋