xxleannexx
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My boy is around 9 months old now?
What would be the pro's and con's of me getting him neutured now?
What would be the pro's and con's of me getting him neutured now?
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Neuturing a rabbit?
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I'm in the same position, deciding what to do. Pretty much made up my mind to get him neutered.
The vet said there is one health benefit to getting neutered, not being able to get testicular cancer, but no others really.
He said it is mainly behavioural. It helps with aggression issues, like cage rage and possessive behaviour over food, toys and you! vet said over time rabbits can become jealous and see the female figure as their mate, and won't be happy with any partner you have, getting inbetween you etc. It also helps with litter-box habits and can reduce urine stains on the bum.
Also as already mentioned, it means you can get him a friend.
EDIT: he also said that sooner is better than later, as obviously elderly rabbits have more risk of dying, but also some behaviour can become ingrained if left too long. (like my bunny, because hes 3). I forgot, it should also stop the circling round you making noises behaviour.
The vet said there is one health benefit to getting neutered, not being able to get testicular cancer, but no others really.
He said it is mainly behavioural. It helps with aggression issues, like cage rage and possessive behaviour over food, toys and you! vet said over time rabbits can become jealous and see the female figure as their mate, and won't be happy with any partner you have, getting inbetween you etc. It also helps with litter-box habits and can reduce urine stains on the bum.
Also as already mentioned, it means you can get him a friend.
EDIT: he also said that sooner is better than later, as obviously elderly rabbits have more risk of dying, but also some behaviour can become ingrained if left too long. (like my bunny, because hes 3). I forgot, it should also stop the circling round you making noises behaviour.
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xxleannexx
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Thanks, i am undecided as at moment (obviously this could change) he is calm and already litter trained. But i think we will get him done as there does seem to be alot of plus's to getting him done as he could change as he gets older.
Does anybody have a rabbit that they havnt had neutured?
Does anybody have a rabbit that they havnt had neutured?
