How much does it cost to get a rabbit spayed or neutered?

The average cost to get a rabbit spayed or neutered in the United States is $273.97 with a median price of $205. The actual cost to get a rabbit fixed varies widely, with rabbit owners reporting a range of $75 dollars over $600 dollars! It cost 20\% more to get a female rabbit fixed than a male.

How much does it cost to Desex rabbits?

This procedure can make them less temperamental (very important if they’re going to be owned by children) and it decreases the risk of many illnesses and cancers. This is a one-off procedure, and most vets will charge between $100 – $300.

How long do unspayed female rabbits live?

8-12 years
Our bunnies live 8-12 years; it is against the odds for an unspayed female to live that long. Spaying female bunnies will literally add years to the happy life of your rabbit. I want my girls around as long as possible and the cancer risk alone is sufficient reason for spaying.

How old can you neuter a rabbit?

Most rabbits are neutered between four and six months of age. Many veterinarians prefer to neuter at 6 months of age.

What age can a male rabbit be desexed?

As we’ve said, the best age to desex either a male or female rabbit is just before or shortly after sexual maturity. This time frame varies with breed. It ranges from 4–6 months in small to medium sized breeds and up to 9 months in the giant breeds. We don’t usually desex before 4 months of age.

Should I get my rabbit Desexed?

Desexing your pet rabbit Not only will desexing prevent unwanted litters, but it can also be beneficial in preventing sex-specific health issues and reducing undesirable behavioural issues. As male rabbits reach sexual maturity, they often exhibit urine spraying, mounting and aggression.

When Should female rabbits be spayed?

What is the best age to have my rabbit neutered? spaying of female rabbits from 5 months of age.

Can I put baking soda in my rabbit’s cage?

Baking Soda is NOT safe for rabbits. Many rabbits eat small and sometimes large amounts of Carefresh type bedding. Please avoid the use of beddings with baking soda in them and do NOT line litter trays with baking soda either.

Do female rabbits need neutering?

Female rabbits that have not been spayed will commonly become aggressive towards other rabbits and even their owners. Usually a female rabbit will be more successfully bonded with a male rabbit, but regardless of the pairing, both rabbits need to be neutered to try to reduce aggression and fighting.

How do female rabbits get neutered?

For females, the spay is a major operation. Her uterus and ovaries have to be removed via an incision in her abdomen. Females are sterile as soon as they have been spayed, but if they have a male companion, you need to check he is gentle with her until the healing process is well underway.

How do you Desex a female rabbit?

Surgery is performed during the middle of the day, removing the testicles for male animals, or the ovaries and uterus for female animals. We often use dissolving stitches within the skin to reduce irritation and chewing. All rabbits are given an injection of pain relief that lasts for 24 –48 hours after the surgery.

When can you Desex a female rabbit?

When can you spay or neuter a female rabbit?

Don’t spay or neuter too early. You can neuter or spay your rabbit once it reaches the age of about five months old. Some female rabbits need to wait a bit longer and can only be spayed after they reach six months of age. Your vet will tell you if your pet is an acceptable candidate for spaying or neutering.

What is rabbit castration/neutering?

Rabbit castration is the removal of the testes (testicles) in male rabbits, and is commonly practiced on household rabbit pets. Castration/Neutering is the most common method of rabbit sterilization. Why Rabbit Neutering? The main reason why getting rabbit neutered is that many behaviors that intact males can display are not great for indoor pets.

Do male rabbits have to be neutered to live together?

Vital for bonding If you have a mixed-sex pair of rabbits, they both need to be neutered so that they can live together happily. Even if your female rabbit is spayed, an uncastrated male will still try to mount her which can trigger fighting and it will cause stress to both rabbits.

Does neutering a rabbit make them more aggressive?

Some rabbits can be aggressive or territorial as well. Most people don’t like to be sprayed daily, humped and have a rabbit running through their feet all the time. Therefore, Neutering will usually stop most if not all these behaviors and usually improves the rabbit litter habits (it helps because they keep their cage so much cleaner).