Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 10 months and 21 days old
If a rabbit is unnueter,will it affect it's lifespan if there's no other health problems?If possible I want to avoid that surgery because the place I'm from don't really have any experienced rabbits savvy.Julius is the only rabbit I have, so is it still a must to get it neutered?
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Published on June 10th, 2018
There have been studies that have proven an extended life span in dogs and cats that are neutered but I do not think there have been any such studies in rabbits. However, we do know that neutering can prevent certain cancers like in the prostate and testicles. That being said, I think it is more important that Julius is safe and if you do not feel like there is someone that can safely neuter him, I would probably avoid it. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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