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My male rabbit is aggressive. Is he lonely or should I neuter him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello i have one male rabbit around 4 months old.. Also had one female but she died some dats back and that was the second female who died so now male is alone n past 3-4 days am noticing change in his behaviour.. He is beoming agressive day by day.. when we try to touch him he straight away come to bite with agressive sounds.. Is it because he is alone? Should i bring another female for his compnay?

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 4th, 2017

Hi there and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Usually aggression in our pets can be altered a bit by removing excess testosterone with neutering. While it is not impossible he is lonely-likely he is frustrated with the removal of his mates each time. Neutering may help with his need for female attention as well as curbing unwanted aggression due to excess testosterone. I hope this helps!

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