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Neutering male rabbits is called 'castration'. This is a routine surgical procedure under general anaesthetic to surgically remove the testicles via two incisions in the scrotum. It is usually done at 5 months old but can be done from 3 months if the testicles have descended sufficiently and the rabbit is big enough.

Unspayed females are at very high risk of two potentially fatal conditions. uterine cancer and pyometra (infection of the uterus/womb). These can both be fatal. Some unspayed females are aggressive and territorial.

3 - 6 months old: Adolescence Male rabbits will often spray urine as a sign of courtship, circle your feet and mount them. Female rabbits tend to become very territorial over their personal space and may growl or lunge at you.

Females can be spayed as soon as they sexually mature, usually around 4 months of age, but many veterinarians prefer to wait until they are 6 months old, as surgery is riskier on a younger rabbit. Males can be neutered as soon as the testicles descend, usually around 3-1/2 months of age.

Allow Bunny to rest in the cage or pen for 24 hours before allowing play time outside the cage. Limit Bunny's freedom at first to prevent injury from jumping around too much. Wait at least a week before allowing Bunny to play outside where there is dirt or anything that could cause an infection in the incision.

The average lifespan of pet rabbits is about 8-12 years, but a rabbit is much more likely to reach their full life expectancy if they are loved and well cared for. Factors that affect the lifespan of a rabbit include: Where the rabbit is housed. Whether the rabbit has been neutered or spayed.

Benefits to Spaying or Neutering Your Bunny Second, a rabbit that is spayed/neutered becomes calmer and easier to manage. Their destructive habits subside a bit,yet they don't lose their charmingly mischievous nature. Altered rabbits are also easier to litter train and have less of an urge to spray.