Should I neuter my male rabbit for a longer life, or is it risky?

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Before this I asked someone,will a rabbit lifespan affected if it's not neutered. Someone said so far there's no study that said that it can prolong lifespans like dogs and cats do but there's information I got from other sources that said it can prolong their lifespan because it won't be stress out about finding a mate. Which one of this is true? I wanted to avoid surgery because the place I live don't have experienced rabbits savvy.Julius is the only rabbit in the house. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 10 months and 21 days old

Dr. Andrea · Accepted Answer

If your rabbit were a female, I would say absolutely it would help her live longer-- almost all females get uterine or mammary cancer if unspayed. But for males it is is different story. They do not tend to get a lot of testicular cancer- although it does happen. And if it happens when they are older, anesthesia for surgery is much more dangerous for them at that time. It also makes them calmer to be neutered- less spraying, humping, marking etc. Overall, neutering is best for many reasons. But If you cannot find a rabbit savvy vet to neuter your friend then it might be best to leave him be intact. The risk to him might be less than the risk of surgery with an inexperienced vet.

Should I neuter my male rabbit for a longer life, or is it risky?

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