Spaying or neutering your rabbit can have a significant impact on its health and make the animal a better pet. Rabbits that are spayed or neutered at a young age have a decreased chance of developing bad habits. For example, neutered male rabbits most likely will not spray urine outside of their cages, while most intact males will. In addition, if you are considering owning more than one rabbit, spaying or neutering helps prevent aggression among members of the group, while rabbits that are intact will frequently fight or display unwanted mating behavior. Spayed or neutered rabbits also tend to have longer life spans and are less prone to reproductive-related health problems that occur in many older rabbits, such as mammary tumors or uterine infections.
Before you have your rabbit spayed or neutered, however, it is important to find a veterinarian who is experienced with rabbits because the procedure requires extra attention.
