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Forum BEHAVIOR Neutering an Old Bunny?

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    • Toni
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        I adopted a Dutch rabbit named Louie from a home that didn’t want him or take care of him about two months ago. He’s very sweet, loves to be pet, and is friendly towards all animals and humans. When we first got him, he sprayed a lot, both on me and the objects in his cage; he doesn’t do that as often anymore. I am considering getting him neutered, because I’ve thought it would be nice to adopt another bunny to keep him company, but I don’t know if neutering him will change his instincts to spray, protect his territory, or mate with another bunny because he’s been unaltered for so long. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of situation? Or do you have any thoughts? I would really appreciate any advice, and I will (of course) also be speaking with our veterinarian about this.


      • tobyluv
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          The neutering should stop the spraying and the territorial feelings. It should also stop the desire to hump everything, although some neutered rabbits may still hump occasionally when excited or when they sense spring in the air.

          How old is he? The last rabbit I adopted was 4 and the shelter neutered him before we brought him home. If a rabbit is older, maybe 5 or so, the vet will likely perform blood tests and give him a checkup before the surgery.

          You will definitely have to have him neutered if you want to get a companion for him.


        • Toni
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            My rabbit is approximately 6 years old. I haven’t noticed him humping anything, and I don’t actually know how territorial he is towards other bunnies because he has never been around another bunny. I know if I want to get him a companion I’ll have to neuter him, but I don’t know yet if I will get him a companion since I only adopted him about two months ago. He’s very friendly with my other pets, especially my small cat, who’s about the same size as him.


          • Paige
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              I agree with Toni,
              Also if he can be neutered, it should expand his life span, thus making him healthier and happier in the end

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          Forum BEHAVIOR Neutering an Old Bunny?