Uterine cancer

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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. For this reason alone, rescues and veterinarians strongly recommend the spaying of female non-breeding rabbits.

Further Reading

• PetMD, Uterine Adenocarcinoma in Rabbits
• St. Francis Animal & Bird Hospital Library, Rabbit Uterine Adenocarcinoma
• Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, Uterine cancer in the doe: What's the story?
• Wildpro, Endometrial Adenocarcinoma and other Uterine Neoplasia in Lagomorphs
• House Rabbit Society, Medical Bibliography
• FVMA's 82nd Annual Conference, Rabbit Neoplasia
• Vetstream, Uterine adenocarcinoma
• The Merck Veterinary Manual, Neoplasia

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, Uterine Cancer in Rabbits

Below are some anecdotes about encounters with uterine cancer in rabbits.

• Great Western Exotic Vets, May 2011 - Uterine Adenocarcinoma in a Rabbit

See Also

• Spaying and Neutering