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Female
Rabbits A common cause of death which may affect 4 out of every 5 female
rabbits is cancer of the uterus. This can be prevented by spaying. Spaying
involves the removal of the uterus and ovaries and also prevents breast
cancer, pyometra (infection in the uterus) and false pregnancies. Also
spaying reduces aggression which is associated with the rabbit being on heat
(which is nearly all the time!). The best time to spay a rabbit is between 5
months and 2 years old. Male Rabbits Some male rabbits become very aggressive
when they reach puberty. They may also develop strong-smelling urine which
they sometimes spray outside the toilet area to mark their territory, and
often do not groom themselves very well. These problems can be prevented or
stopped by castration which can be done any time after 4 months of age. |
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Damson House Veterinary Clinic |
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Neutering Dogs |
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Damson House Veterinary Clinic 82 Damson Lane, Solihull, West Midlands. B92 9JP Tel.
0121 711 3775 |
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Services |
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Neutering |