Female Rabbits

[100turf]

Hi All, we've recently bought 2 female rabbits and we are now wondering should we get them neutered - pros and cons antone ? Many thanks.

[orange-gnome]

Hiya. I would say, get them done. Female rabbits are REALLY prone to ovarian cysts and uterine cancer and of course spaying will stop this. Also they get incredibly hormonal and can get quite aggressive, not like being handled and scratch you. This is of course as they get older. Spaying will stop this too.
The cons are few, you obviously have the cost of doing it which is probably about �50 each but get a quote from your vet who will tell you exactly how much this will set you back. Also there is a risk with all anaesthetics but these days you don't have to worry too much as they are very safe.
If it were me, I would get them done, the pros definitely outweigh the cons.
Hope it all goes well

[GlitteryPink]

I would strongly agree with orange-gnome. The statistics for un-spayed rabbits getting uterine cancer are really high. I was a bit worried about getting mine done because of anaesthetic risks and I kept putting it off (you have to wait til they're about 6 months old anyway) but then my rabbit suddenly had a change in behaviour and became very vicious and territorial. I took her to be spayed and after that she was fine. After mine had the op she was very very quiet and still for a couple of days which was a bit upsetting and worried me in case she was in pain, but just leave them in a clean comfy hutch without crowding or fussing too much and make sure they eat and drink as soon as poss and then they will be fine.