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What often improves after neutering a male rabbit?

Less spraying and aggression.

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  1. Less spraying and aggression ✔
  2. He grows larger
  3. He needs more food

Why: Neutering lowers the hormones behind urine spraying, circling and fighting. Rabbit.org says neutered rabbits are calmer and more loving.

Huh, didn't know that: Neutering removes the testicles.

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Answer: Less spraying and aggression. Neutering lowers the hormones behind urine spraying, circling and fighting. Rabbit.org says neutered rabbits are calmer and more loving.

  1. Merck Veterinary Manual: Routine Health Care of Rabbits www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/routine-health-care-of-rabbits
    Neutering (surgically removing the testicles) in males helps decrease aggression, urine spraying, and unwanted pregnancy.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Rabbit.org: Spaying and Neutering rabbit.org/care/spaying-neutering
    They are calmer, more loving, and more dependable once the urge to mate has been removed.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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