What are the Benefits to Rabbit Neutering?
• The most obvious benefit to having your rabbit neutered (or spayed) is that he or she can’t reproduce. The phrase ‘breed like rabbits’ is very true – rabbits are prolific breeders and can have a litter of at least a dozen young (kits) every month. Bunny shelters and rescue homes are already overflowing with unwanted bunnies so please don’t add to the problem. • Your bunny will be healthier and live longer – Spayed female rabbits have almost no risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian etc) which are very high in unspayed female rabbits. Your male bunny will be a lot less territorial and aggressive. • Altered (ie: neutered or spayed) rabbits are calmer and more companionable after their urge to mate has been removed. Rabbits like to live together so they will make much better bunny companions as well. • Litter training will be a breeze – unneutered male rabbits spray (as well as some females) This will reduce dramatically or become nonexistent after de-sexing, making litter training a who
