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Spayed pet still acting out? How long for behavior changes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 9 months and 8 days old | 3.5 lbs

She was spayed 5 days ago and is now exactly back to her normal self. Does this mean it hasn't worked in changing her behaviour (territoral lunging and biting) or does it take a while for that to happen?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2017

The sex hormones do take about a month before they break down and are out of the system. I would not expect to see any changes just yet. You may still need some behavioral modification training but the lack of sex hormones should help to calm her down. Give Mistle a little more time. Please post agin with any further questions!

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