Neutering your rabbit might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you bring home your fluffy companion, but it’s one of the most important decisions you can make for their health, happiness, and long-term behaviour.
Here’s why neutering your buck (male rabbit) is so important:
1. Reduce Hormone-Related Behaviour
Unneutered male rabbits can develop hormone-driven behaviours that are difficult to live with – including aggression, constant mounting, scent marking, and even spraying urine (yes, including on your feet!). These behaviours can damage your bond with your rabbit and are one of the most common reasons rabbits are abandoned.
2. Prevent Unwanted Litters
The RSPCA estimates that around 35,000 rabbits are abandoned every year in the UK. Many of these are the result of accidental litters. Neutering helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and the heartbreaking cycle of abandonment.
3. Help Your Rabbit Find a Friend
Rabbits are incredibly social creatures and should always be kept in bonded pairs. But successful pairings are rarely possible if your buck isn’t neutered. Hormonal males will often harass or fight with companions, even neutered females. Neutering helps your rabbit settle, making it easier to find them a lifelong friend.
4. Protect Their Long-Term Health
While rare, male rabbits can develop testicular or prostate cancer. Neutering removes this risk entirely, giving you peace of mind about your rabbit’s future well-being.
Neutering your male rabbit doesn’t just help reduce overpopulation – it helps your rabbit live a calmer, healthier and more sociable life. It’s a vital part of responsible rabbit ownership and ensures your buck has the best chance at a happy home life.
If you’d like advice on neutering or bonding, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.
