Do i have to get my bunny spayed?

Question

she is 5 month old mini rex i think. i am about to adopt her from a lady who is moving and cant take her with her. there will be no other rabbit with her. shes already litter trained. i do have 2 male guinea pigs if that has anything to do with it. if you suggest i get her spayed is there any places you suggest i go. and how much? or any organization that will help? i live in san diego. and i dont have a lot of money but if i have to i will.

thanks for reading

Answer 1

yes you should. rabbits live longer and have a lesser chance of getting cancer. im getting my bunny spayed and she is about five years old. you should do it after they are five months.

Answer 2

The humane societies and shelters believe strongly in spaying due to "uterine cancer".  I find it interesting however, that these organizations never offer statistic proof that rabbits and how many actually get cancer or died from it.  I personally hear of no more cases of rabbits dying from cancer than any other animal.  If it happens to be something within the genetics of the rabbit, then it is hereditary.  Otherwise all rabbits DO NOT get cancer just from not being fixed or not.

I believe it is a personal preference if you want to have it done or not.  The risk of surgery, especially for smaller rabbits is very high.  They do not handle the anesthesia all that well.  I would recommend a vet that does the new laser surgery.  My vet offers that and it is much more better for the animal, reduced swelling, minimal recovery time, less scar tissue/damage to nerves, less pain etc.

So if you feel it necessary to fix her then do it.  Do be prepared, because it is nature's way that the rabbit is to have the instinct of being bred and being a mommy.  So the longer she goes unbred or unfixed, she may start to show aggressive behavior or tempermental mood swings.  

As a rabbit breeder, I have found the advantage of pet buyers taking my retired brood does in.  Does that have had a litter can take away that urge then and make great pets!!

Males do sometimes make a better pet, can be more calm and affectionate.  I also find that males that are actually used in a breeding program are more likely to spray, where males never introduced to breeding do not have that "urge to share".  

Buck or doe, doesn't matter, BOTH can and do spray Fixed or Not Fixed.  Fixing does not "cure" anything 100%.

Answer 3

No.  You can leave her intact if she's never to have contact with a male rabbit.  There is no need to put her through surgery if she's an 'only bunny.'  If you do adopt a male at some point, have him neutered.  It's cleaner for your home, and the surgery is much less invasive.

Answer 4

For the most part, spaying/neutering your bunny will help it to calm down and it will be much easier to deal with. Unspayed females have better than an 80% chance of developing reproductive cancer by age three. Unneutered males will spray to mark their territory.Which can get pretty crazy! Good luck with your bunny!

Answer 5

If she's the only bunny and there won't be any other bunnies with her, no, you don't need to get her spayed, hon.  

Cats and dogs, definitely, but bunnies with no other bunnies?  Nope, it is fine.

Take good care of that bunny and enjoy your new pet!

Answer 6

its best to get her spayed, in UK it costs about £50.  

if you dont do it, she will constantly try to make babies with your leg and arms and nip you feet and legs! trust me!!

she will make nests, for her 'phantom pregnancies' which can happen once every month. she'll go around, getting hay, grass, socks, paper, anyithng to build this nest- when she does, you must mess it up and take the socks or what ever away, to avoid depression !!! :(

i've also heard of females getting very aggressive towards their owners, but this hasn't happened to me (yet!!) and she's 9 months. gl xxxx

Answer 7

Yes or she will die of reproductive cancer early on.

You can get low cost neuter and vouchers in San Diego.

Contact HRS for more info http://www.sandiegorabbits.org/

Answer 8

no,i dont think shw haso be spayed. But she shouldnt be housed with the guiny pigs

Answer 9

Yes, get her spayed!!  Unspayed female rabbits have an extremely high rate of uterine cancer!!  I belong to a rabbit group, and many there have stated that when they took their adult (over 3, that is!) rabbits in for spaying, the vets would find cancer already!!  I don't know why the incidence is so high, but it is a fact that you cannot ignore. Do your bunny a favor and get her spayed to give her the best possible chance to have a long, healthy life.  Beyond this fact, your bunny will be much happier spayed. Unspayed females will go through cycles of "phantom pregnancies," where their bodies are tricked into believing they are pregnant. The rabbit will act aggressive, and go so far as to prepare a nest for babies who never come. The rabbit you are getting will be old enough in about a month for the procedure. Use that time to find a vet who specializes in rabbits (exotic pets), and get her a checkup. At that time, you can also set up an appointment for a spay.  Some organizations may help offset the cost of the spay; check into animal rescue organizations in your area. It could be that your vet may be able to establish a payment plan, or know other resources that can help.  Your rabbit will be depending on you for her optimal health; don't let her down!!  Wishing you both the best!!!

**For proper care and feeding of your rabbit, check out www.rabbit.org, the website of the House Rabbit Society.  Great resource to get you started!!  =)