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So say I get a girl rabbit. I don’t want baby bunnies, but I don’t think that’s a problem because there are no other rabbits around, so I think it’ll be safe. Do they still need to be neutered? Also, how much does it cost for them to get neutered? Sorry, I don’t know much about this kind of stuff.
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If a male: I find that unneutered males make horrible pets. They are usually very territorial and aggressive once they hit maturity, and will spray urine to mark their territory (and you’d be surprised how high they can spray urine). I will never have an unaltered male in my home again for longer than it takes to get him a neuter appointment.
If a female: It is actually much more important to spay a female rabbit than to neuter a male. Not only do females also exhibit extreme territorial aggression and other behavioral issues when not spayed, pet female rabbits also have an incredibly high rate of reproductive cancer, with nearly 85% of pet (non-breeding) females developing some form of reproductive cancer by the age of 5 if not spayed. So, the average lifespan of an unaltered pet female is around 4-5 years, while a pet spayed female lives an average of 8-10 years. While neutering a male is done for behavioral reasons, spaying a female also is necessary for health reasons.
Altering a rabbit ranges widely in cost, and will usually be somewhere between $100-$300 (males on the lower end, females ont he higher end).
If you don’t want to deal with having a rabbit altered, then adopt one that is already altered. Most shelters now spay and neuter all rabbits before they are adopted out.
Girls are always best toget fixed cause it will triple their life span. Most females that aren’t fixed get cancer and die within 5 yrs of their life.
I have a male rabbit, and it was about 100. to have him neutered. A female would be spayed not neutered
And usually that costs a bit more for females because the surgery is more invasive. You’ll most likely need to find a vet that deals with small animals, so call around and compare prices. You can also try calling your local humane society or whatnot and see if they’ll do it, and if they can do it at a lower cost.
Yes, I would suggest getting her fixed, even though no other rabbits are around. It helps tremendously with bad behaviors that tend to develop when they go into heat and when their hormones kick in. I know my male rabbit was getting to be kinda mean just before I took him in.
Sorry, when I answered your last question, I ran outta room to write about rabbits, so here it is:
Rabbits:
Indoors or Outdoors?
Every rabbit owner should know that the safest place for a rabbit to live is indoors. Rabbits should never be kept outdoors! Domestic rabbits are different from their wild relatives—they do not tolerate extreme temperatures well, especially in the hot summer months. Even in a safe enclosure, rabbits are at risk from predators. Merely the sight or sound of a nearby wild animal can cause rabbits so much stress that they can suffer a heart attack and literally die of fear.
Caged or Free to Roam?
Whether you decide to let your rabbit roam free in your entire home or just a limited area, it is important that you make everything rabbit-safe. One little bunny can easily find a whole lot of trouble in an average home. Because rabbits like to chew, make sure that all electrical cords are out of reach and outlets are covered. Chewing through a plugged-in cord can result in severe injury or even death. Their chewing can also result in poisoning if the wrong objects are left in the open or in unlocked low cabinets. Aside from obvious toxins like insecticides, rodenticides, and cleaning supplies, be aware that common plants such as aloe, azalea, Calla lily, Lily of the Valley, philodendron, and assorted plant bulbs can be poisonous to rabbits.
If kept in a cage, rabbits need a lot of room to easily move around. A rabbit’s cage should be a minimum of five times the size of the rabbit. Your rabbit should be able to completely stretch out in his cage and stand up on his hind legs without bumping his head on the top of the cage. Additionally, cages with wire flooring are hard on rabbits’ feet, which do not have protective pads like those of dogs and cats. If you place your rabbit in a wire cage, be sure to layer the floor with cardboard or other material. Place a cardboard box or "rabbit condo" in the cage so the bunny has a comfortable place to hide, and respect your animal’s need for quiet time (rabbits usually sleep during the day and night, becoming playful at dawn and dusk).
When rabbits are kept in a cage, they need to be let out for several hours each day for exercise. Aside from running and jumping, rabbits also enjoy exploring their surroundings. This is an ideal time to play and interact with your rabbit. Make sure that he has a safe area to play and explore.
Bunny Bathrooms
Just like cats, rabbits can easily learn to use a litter box. Place a litter box in the cage to encourage this behavior. If your rabbit roams freely through multiple rooms of your home, it’s a good idea to have litter boxes in several places. Many rabbits enjoy spending time relaxing in their litter box, so make sure that it is of ample size. For bedding (litter), stay away from wood shavings, especially cedar and pine, which may cause liver damage or trigger allergic reactions in rabbits. Also avoid clumping or dusty kitty litters, which can cause serious health problems if eaten. Instead, stick with organic litters made of paper, wood pulp, or citrus. Newspaper can work too, but may not be as absorbent. Be sure to put fresh hay in the litter box daily, as many rabbits like to have a snack while sitting in their litter box.
A Balanced Diet
Rabbits have complex digestive systems, so it’s very important that they receive a proper diet. Many health problems in rabbits are caused by foods that are incompatible with their digestive physiology. A basic rabbit diet should consist of the following foods:
Hay
Rabbits need hay—specifically, Timothy grass hay. Rabbits should have access to a constant supply of this hay, which aids their digestive systems and provides the necessary fiber to help prevent health problems such as hair balls, diarrhea, and obesity. Alfalfa hay, on the other hand, should only be given to adult rabbits in very limited quantities, if at all, because it’s high in protein, calcium, and calories.
Vegetables
In addition to hay, the basic diet of an adult rabbit should consist of leafy, dark green vegetables such as romaine and leaf lettuces, parsley, cilantro, collard greens, arugula, escarole, endive, dandelion greens, and others. Variety is important, so feed your rabbit three different vegetables at a time. When introducing new veggies to a rabbit’s diet, try just one at a time and keep quantities limited.
Fruits and Treats
While hay and vegetables are the basis of a healthy diet, rabbits also enjoy treats. Cartoons and other fictional portrayals of rabbits would lead us to believe that carrots are the basis of a healthy rabbit diet. Many rabbits enjoy carrots, but they are a starchy vegetable and should only be given sparingly as a treat. Other treats your rabbit might enjoy are apples (without stems or seeds), blueberries, papaya, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, or melon. Extra-sugary fruits like bananas, grapes, and raisins are good too, but should be
You don’t HAVE to spay or neuter your rabbit, but it is VERY beneficial to do so.
Male rabbits get neutered… this helps with their hormones and can reduce unwanted behaviours ie. aggression, spraying etc.
Female rabbits get spayed… the biggest risk with an unspayed female rabbit is pyrometra which is an infection of the uterus. It’s a terrible condition, horrible to see, and virtually avoidable by spaying.
Neutered and spayed rabbits live longer than unaltered rabbits. They are much friendlier in general and a lot easier to train (especially litter training!).
Rabbits are very social animals and love the company of other rabbits around. Having your rabbit neutered/spayed makes it a lot easier to introduce a rabbit-friend for them
The cost of surgery will vary greatly according to where you live. Ask around a lot of vets how much they charge, and how many rabbits they have done surgery on and their survival rate, and whether they allow the rabbit to eat before surgery (they should!!!! rabbits can’t vomit so it’s not dangerous for them to eat before surgery, but it is dangerous for them to get an empty stomach!!!).
All in all, it is very beneficial to get your rabbit spayed/neutered even if they will never be in contact with another rabbit
And there is certainly no need to apologise for not knowing this stuff… that’s what Y/A is here for ;-D