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My rabbit nips. Will spaying help her become more gentle and calm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

whats the qualities of spaying your rabbit? my cousin spayed her rabbit and he lets her hold her bunny and doesn't nip like my rabbits

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2017

Generally spayed/neutered rabbits tend to be less aggressive as the sex hormones are eliminated. Aggression and dominance do also have some behavioral component so the surgery alone does not necessarily mean that EVERY rabbit that gets it done will gentle down. In general though, they become more tame. I hope this helps!

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