Spaying / Neutering Rabbits has many benefits - did you hear about them?

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Did you know that if you have a house rabbit, spaying and neutering is an option and a good idea? Not all vets specialize in it - so look for a vet that indicates they have small animals as patients. The neuter surgery on a male rabbit is straightforward, but a spay on a female is more complicated. There are even some rabbit rescues that have certificate programs to bring the cost down. The benefits are as follows: - you will have no chance of accidental breeding. Rabbits can proliferate very quickly and it is hard to find responsible homes for them all. Many people see rabbits as disposable pets and they can be abused or neglected just like a dog or cat. Also, did you know rabbits get euthanized at shelters more often then you think? - the largest killer of pet rabbits is uterine cancer. Spaying eliminates the risk. Unspayed rabbits cannot expect to live a full lifespan of 8-12 years or more. - behavior. after about 4-8 months of age a rabbit can turn from sweet to aggressive if they feel crowded. Males can even spray urine a long distance as self defense. If your rabbit is neutered, it will eliminate this behvaior. A female rabbit can start to aggressively guard her hutch at 5-9 months of age. - less stress. All animals may get ill due to stress, and rabbits are no exception. In fact, because they are prey animals, they hide stress and illness very well - in fact you may not notice that your bunny is sick before its too late. When a rabbit is not neutered they are constantly "on" sexually which causes stress on their system - better litter box habits. A spayed or neutered rabbit can be reliably litter box trained Overall, the decision to spay or neuter your rabbit will help them live a happy life to you for many years to come. You are unlikely to give up your rabbit because they are "messy" or "unmanageable". And if heaven forbid something tragic happens and you have to rehome your friend, you can be assured that he/she won't be abandoned because of these behaviors either.