Bringing Global Rabbit Care Standards to Japan
Based on 30 years of rabbit-keeping experience in Japan and the US, we deliver rabbit care information in Japanese to protect the health and happiness of rabbits.
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Rabbit spaying and neutering: A life-saving choice and prevention of uterine and testicular cancer
Did you know? Female rabbits have an over 80% risk of uterine cancer.
Female rabbits that have not been spayed have an 80% or higher chance of developing uterine cancer in the future. This is a figure reported by international animal welfare organizations, including the House Rabbit Society.
Rabbits are animals that hide signs of illness. Often, by the time you notice something is wrong, it's too late. Spaying is a preventative measure that eliminates this greatest risk.
Four benefits of spaying/neutering
Cancer Prevention: The risk of uterine, ovarian, and testicular cancer can be reduced to almost zero. For female rabbits in particular, spaying is a decision that significantly impacts their lifespan.
Improvement of problematic behaviors: Behaviors caused by hormones, such as biting, territorial behavior, and spraying, will subside. Life with your rabbit will become more peaceful.
Preventing unwanted breeding: Unneutered female rabbits can give birth to up to 12 pups every 30 days. There is no "non-breeding season" for rabbits kept indoors.
Spayed/neutered rabbits become less territorial and get along better with other rabbits, making it easier to keep multiple rabbits together.
Timing and safety of surgery
Rabbits can undergo surgery from around 4 to 6 months of age. The procedure is safe when performed by an exotic animal specialist with extensive experience in rabbit surgery. Please consult your veterinarian.
Spaying and neutering rabbits can also be an action to save rescued rabbits.
In the United States, between 6 and 8 million animals are taken into shelters every year. Rabbits are no exception.
Taking responsibility for sterilization surgery not only protects the health of your beloved rabbit, but also reduces the number of rabbits entering shelters and increases the chances of rescued rabbits finding new families.