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How serious is uterine cancer for my unspayed female rabbit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 1.5 lbs

Can you tell me about uterine cancer and what it can do to my rabbit?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2018

In rabbits who aren't spayed, uterine cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer with up to 60% of female rabbits developing it after three years of life. It is malignant, and it is fatal if not treated. Even if treated (which involves spaying the rabbit), there's always a chance that the cancer has spread. This is why it's important to have your rabbit spayed. Check out this link below for more information about uterine cancer in rabbits. I hope this helps! http://sawneeanimalclinic.com/downloads/uterine_cancer_in_rabbits.pdf

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