Is my rabbit too old to neuter?

[nat1234]

Hi guys
Back when I got my rabbit I was only 8 so I obviously didn't know anything about rabbits
and my mom did not do any research, I think she assumed she knew what she was doing as she had rabbits growing up
So we never ended up getting him fixed and he's 8 years old now
I was wondering if it was too late to get him fixed or if it was still possible and just as safe as it would be for a younger bun
I just feel like it'd help SO much with his litter habits and cage aggression
also we're planning on moving into a bigger house somewhat soon and if I have the space and my moms ok with it I think he'd really enjoy having a friend finally

 

[nat1234]

also ik females have a high risk of cancer if they're not fixed, could my male bunny also have an increased risk to diseases

 

[Floyd2019]

Yes your rabbit can have an in reased risk to cancers and could have aggression or bad habits like yrin spraying.
I don't believe it is too old to neuter your rabbit, however if you take your bunny in to a rabbit savvy vet they can give him a check up and tell you what is best for him. Surgery has a lot of drawbacks and an older rabbit will have more risks going into a surgery than a younger rabbit. It is a good idea to consult a vet who can specifically look at your bunny and talk to you. As well, ensure you find a vet who has done many surgeries on rabbits and they are delicate little creatures, and not every vet is trained or experienced with them!

 

[Imbrium]

Females have a very high cancer chance if unspayed, but with males it's really only done for behavioral and/or bonding reasons. 8 is not necessarily too old, but absolutely make sure that you have a very bunny-savvy vet with a good bit of experience operating on rabbits and absolutely get preliminary bloodwork done. This is to ensure he doesn't have any underlying conditions or kidney/liver issues that could significantly raise the risks of surgery/

 

[nat1234]

Thank you both so much !!!
In that case I'll be looking into it soon