My rabbit's testicles are long. Neuter for cancer? Will he change?

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My rabbit has unusually long/seemingly distended testicles. He has had this all his life, but it worries me because they are visible and even are visible from behind when he sits down. He does not seem to be in any pain, but I am worried that this could be a target for testicular cancer in the future. Would neutering him be a good option? I have heard mixed reviews; some even saying that it changed their animal’s personality completely. He is a super sweet boy and I don’t want him to change. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Rabbits do usually have pretty long testicles, and testicular cancer is very uncommon in rabbits. I typically don’t neuter them unless they are spraying urine and the owners want it to stop, or if they will be cohabiting with females. It is definitely not wrong to neuter by any means, but the risk of testicular cancer is low. I hope this helps! Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

My rabbit's testicles are long. Neuter for cancer? Will he change?

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