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The following are articles from rabbit breeders presenting a more well-rounded side about the statistic of uterine cancer in intact does.
The following are articles from rabbit breeders presenting a more well-rounded side about the statistic of uterine cancer in intact does.
* Bucky's Bunny Barn, [http://buckysbunnies.tripod.com/UC.html Uterine Cancer in Rabbits]
* Bucky's Bunny Barn, [http://buckysbunnies.tripod.com/UC.html Uterine Cancer in Rabbits]
Below are some anecdotes about encounters with uterine cancer in rabbits.
* Great Western Exotic Vets, [http://www.gwexotics.com/exotic-pet-cases/cases-2011/may-2011-uterine-adenocarcinoma-in-a-rabbit.shtml May 2011 - Uterine Adenocarcinoma in a Rabbit]
* Miriam's Bunnies, [http://www.mybunnies.com/onyx_surgery.htm Onyx's Story]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Revision as of 16:27, 21 February 2013

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Uterine cancer is a serious risk for intact female rabbits. Reported incidence rates have ranged from 50%-80% in female rabbits over 4 years of age, especially in certain breeds.[1] For this reason alone, rescues and veterinarians strongly recommend the spaying of female non-breeding rabbits.

Further Reading

The following are scientific papers analyzing the statistics of cancer in intact female rabbits.

The following are articles from rabbit breeders presenting a more well-rounded side about the statistic of uterine cancer in intact does.

See Also

References

  1. British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Policy Statement on the Neutering of Rabbits