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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.<ref name="bsava">British Small Animal Veterinary Association, [http://www.bsava.com/Advice/PolicyStatements/NeuteringofRabbits/tabid/162/Default.aspx Policy Statement on the Neutering of Rabbits]</ref> For this reason alone, rescues and veterinarians strongly recommend the [[spaying]] of female non-breeding rabbits.
'''Uterine cancer''', also known as uterine or ''endometrial adenocarcinoma''' or '''neoplasia''', is a serious risk for intact female rabbits. Uterine adenocarcinoma is a gland-like malignant type of tumor that arises from the secretory tissue that lines the inner cavity of the uterus. The tumors usually arise from the endometrial or inside layers of the uterus.
 
Reported incidence rates of uterine cancer in rabbits have ranged from 50%-80% in female rabbits over 4 years of age, especially in certain breeds.<ref name="bsava">British Small Animal Veterinary Association, [http://www.bsava.com/Advice/PolicyStatements/NeuteringofRabbits/tabid/162/Default.aspx Policy Statement on the Neutering of Rabbits]</ref> For this reason alone, rescues and veterinarians strongly recommend the [[spaying]] of female non-breeding rabbits.
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== Symptoms ==
Intact female rabbits over 3-4 years of age are most at risk.
* Blood in urine.
* Vaginal discharge stained with blood.
* Cysts in the mammary glands and mammary growths.
* Cloudy fluid that may come from the mammary glands.
* Behavioral changes, including aggressiveness.
* Lethargy, inability to eat, and pale mucous membranes.
* Abdominal masses
== Experiences ==
== Experiences ==
Below are some anecdotes about encounters with uterine cancer in rabbits.
Below are some anecdotes about encounters with uterine cancer in rabbits.

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'Uterine cancer, also known as uterine or endometrial adenocarcinoma or neoplasia, is a serious risk for intact female rabbits. Uterine adenocarcinoma is a gland-like malignant type of tumor that arises from the secretory tissue that lines the inner cavity of the uterus. The tumors usually arise from the endometrial or inside layers of the uterus.

Reported incidence rates of uterine cancer in rabbits 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.

Symptoms

Intact female rabbits over 3-4 years of age are most at risk.

  • Blood in urine.
  • Vaginal discharge stained with blood.
  • Cysts in the mammary glands and mammary growths.
  • Cloudy fluid that may come from the mammary glands.
  • Behavioral changes, including aggressiveness.
  • Lethargy, inability to eat, and pale mucous membranes.
  • Abdominal masses

Experiences

Below are some anecdotes about encounters with uterine cancer in 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 uterine cancer in intact does.

The following are some relevant FAQs about uterine cancer in rabbits.

See Also

References

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