Neutering rabbits typically occurs at four months of age. A male rabbit's testes are removed during castration, and a female rabbit's uterus and ovaries are removed during spaying. It is advisable to keep your rabbit away from unneutered females during this period since sperm can remain in the vaginal system for up to six weeks. Since rabbits are gregarious animals, neutering them makes them happier by allowing them to bond or mate.
Benefits of Rabbit Neutering:
- Prevents Unwanted Litter: Female spaying can help avoid womb infections and unintended pregnancies.
- Lower Health Risks: It can aid in the prevention of breast cancer, tumours, and uterine infections.
- Better Behaviour: It can also aid in the prevention of prostate illness and testicular cancer.
- Stronger Bond: Neutering can help stop aggressive conduct and roaming.
Should I let my rabbit have one litter before spaying her?
This happens to be a common question, and there are no known health benefits to letting your rabbit have a litter; this is also the same for dogs and cats.
Rabbit Neutering general anaesthesia
For neutering, your pet needs a general anaesthetic; at Gower Vets, we've taken precautions to make sure they're safe during the process. During surgery and recuperation, your pet will be closely observed by a committed Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Even though rabbits are considered a "high risk" for anaesthesia, the advantages to health alone greatly exceed the hazards; rabbit anaesthetic has gotten significantly safer over time.
The age of the pet, the breed, and whether the creature has any underlying medical issues all raise the risk of anaesthesia. In addition to two forms of pain management, your pet will receive a premedication to help them rest. You can be confident that the Gower team will be there for your pet at every turn.
Your pet will stay the day with us
On admission, we will discuss the procedure and go through the consent form. Please note we must gain a signature from the registered owner (over 18) or authorised agent on the consent form. Your rabbit will be admitted as a ‘day patient’, and they will be discharged later that day once our team are happy with how your pet has recovered. During your rabbit's discharge appointment, the team will go through everything you need to know about caring for your pet after their surgery and their pain relief medication. We are always at the end of the telephone for you and your pet, so please contact us on 01792 299111 if you have any further questions once you have your pet settled back at home.
Please bring your rabbit in a secure box or basket with a blanket that smells of home; we advise rabbits are brought along with their companions to reduce the stress of separation between a bonded pair. Bringing your rabbits lunch is also preferable. We require rabbits to eat relatively quickly after a general anaesthetic; having their favourite foods on hand speeds up their recovery time so we can have your rabbit back home with you as soon as possible.
Pet Health for Life Plan
Gower's Pet Health for Life Plan members can claim a 10% discount off any neutering procedure. Our health club offers preventative health, and you could be saving each year on what you spend on your pet treatment wise.
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