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

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