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Is neutering my male rabbit necessary for a healthy, happy life?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 10 days old

Does my male rabbit NEED to be neutered? Will he be fine throughout his life as is?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2018

There are definitely benefits to neutering your rabbit- decreased risk of testicular cancer and urinary tract problems, decreased chance of behavioral issues like aggression, decreased chance of urine marking and increased chance of litter box training. You can read more at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951545. That being said, you do not have to neuter your rabbit, and many rabbits will live a full life without being neutered, so it is a personal decision you can make based on the information provided.

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