How do you know if your rabbit has been spayed or neutered?

Answer 1

WillowArcane here

The only way to be 100% sure that your animal has been altered is to take it to the vet for an x-ray. If you are buying it and are unsure, never trust the pet store to tell you as they are unlikely to even be able to accurately tell you the gender of the animal in many cases.

Answer 2

It depends on the sex. Obviously, a male will be much easier than a female. It is much less invasive. I don't have any information more than that, but I will say that it is abundantly important that you find a rabbit vet. Lots of vets will say yes they work with rabbits, but they don't have the experience level that is required. They react much differently to anesthesia, they should not be fasted as a cat or dog would be before surgery and a few other requirements. When I had my bunny spayed she fasted before because I didn't know any better, luckily she was okay, but after I read that was really bad and if they tell you to fast before that is no a good vet. Also, they did not tell me that if you have bonded bunnies you should take them to the vet together even if only one is getting a procedure, otherwise you might break the bond and trust me you DO NOT want to re-bond buns. Please visit houserabbits.org to get a recommendation on bunny vets and while you are at it, you should read all their info on proper care and feeding. There is a lot to know and it is pretty important. They are delicate creatures and they are different from all other house pets in the way they digest things. Also, be very carefully if you litter train, make sure you use Yesterdays News brands, all other types can be toxic to buns if ingested. They do not have the capability for throwing up. Having said all of that :) Congratulations I have two bunnies and I am absolutely obsessed with them. They are the most interesting, loving, fun pet you could ever have. They are a little labor intensive, but well worth it. Just to let you know too, bunnies that are spayed are much better behaved and live longer, so good choice! Read up and have fun!!!

Answer 3

Determining whether a rabbit has been spayed or neutered can be particularly difficult to do. In breeds with longer fur, any scar may not be clearly visible, especially if the vet was particularly skilled and careful in sewing up the incision. If you arranged for the animal to be neutered, one can reasonably assume the vet has done their job correctly.

But if at all in doubt, take your rabbit to a vet to be checked. There are blood tests and scans that can be performed to determine if an animal has been fixed or not. Until then, best bet is to keep your males and females separated unless you are intentionally trying to breed them. Rabbits are quite prolific and if no babies have resulted within a few short months, most likely at least one if not both of your pair are sterile.

Answer 4

There's not really a way to tell. Your vet could cut her open and look for a uterus, but she shouldn't have unnecessary surgery. If you got her from a shelter she is definately fixed, unless it was a really weird shelter. If you got her from a breeder or a petshop, she is probably not fixed.

Answer 5

You look under the rabbit towards his bottom, you will see his penis, look where it goes away.