Hi everyone! Can someone help me with regard to the age of sexual maturity in my French Lop? I've asked a couple of vets, but to be honest I'm not confident they are that knowledgeable specifically about French Lops. Humphrey is four months old today (born 20 December 2006). For the past two days he has started running around our legs, grunting and attacking our legs when he is out free-range in the garden. Before this he was no problem at all and I'm hoping it is just hormones kicking in and he will calm down after his neuter. I've tried to see whether his plums have dropped yet, but couldn't see any. He's also started spraying! My Vets told me that they would want to wait until he's six months before neutering him. Is this correct in your opinions? What age have your Frenchies been castrated please?
If we have to wait another two months, do you think I should let him out free-range still, as I don't want him to get into a habit of doing this, or should I just confine him to his run in the garden? Any advice would be really appreciated and any experiences of neutering Frenchies. (My ankle is still really sore!!) When we are just holding him, he's fine - it's just when he's free range the problems begin. Thank-you! Claire x
If we have to wait another two months, do you think I should let him out free-range still, as I don't want him to get into a habit of doing this, or should I just confine him to his run in the garden? Any advice would be really appreciated and any experiences of neutering Frenchies. (My ankle is still really sore!!) When we are just holding him, he's fine - it's just when he's free range the problems begin. Thank-you! Claire x