Neutering of pet rabbits

I HAVE been very interested in the ongoing correspondence regarding neutering of female rabbits and ‘eminence-based medicine’, not to mention perceived wisdom! The neutering of dogs in Scandinavian countries is discouraged as an unnecessary mutilation, with only around 7 per cent of dogs in these countries being neutered. The Norwegian Animal Welfare Act makes it clear that surgical procedures are not to be used to adapt animals to the needs of humans, unless strictly necessary. Perhaps there are things we can learn from our European colleagues. Joseph W. Sprinz, The Veterinary Hospital, 23 Wellington Street, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 3BW; e-mail: joevet911@gmail.com
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Letter Source Type: research