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Should I have my rat neutered?

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I know a lot of sites say you should get your rat neutered. I just got a young male and am getting a second within the next couple of days. I don't have to worry about little ratties, but its a common request of breeders and experienced rat owners. I've heard it stops aggression, but what if there are no signs of aggression? Should I have both male rats neutered or leave them be?

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  1. I agree with Kenzie K.

    There is no clear-cut RIGHT decision on neutering.

    You should do whatever you're comfortable with. There is always a risk associated with putting a rat under anesthesia, but neutering does reduce the risk of tumors and tempers some aggression.

    I chose not to neuter my boys, because they are not aggressive and I'd rather not put them through a surgery. That means they are more likely to get tumors, so I'm building up my vet fund just in case.

    Whichever you choose is perfectly OK.


  2. Yes, get them neutered.

  3. It simply depends on what you think

    They have to put rats under anesthetics to neuter them and they don't always survive the anesthesia.

    I think personally that neutering should be up to the owner, but also used as a last resort, because its a pretty dangerous .

    If your rats don't show signs of aggression, then I don't see why you should. But there's also a phase which they go through which they go through a macho-man phase sort of thing. Its somewhere between 2months and 6 months I think but I can't find the website that says so..

    Good luck with your babies :)

  4. According to my sources, it would probably be better for the rat's health to have him neutered.

    Looks like there's health/behavioral problems if he isn't neutered...

    Hope it helps.

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