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Is Spaying or Neutering Rats Necessary?
Amy of Camarattery 3.11.2016 ©
This is a very easy topic to address because of the common sense issues involved with it. But it's also an issue that many new rat owners get conflicting info about. Because the info they are getting is 20-30 years old. So I will address this issue here.
1st)
Q: Is there a benefit to neutering males. Conflicting info says you should do it to stop adult aggression in males.
A: You do not need to neuter rats to stop aggression when you can very simply get rats that are bred for good temperaments. I never understood that. That's the same thing as saying male rats are horrible pets because they are aggressive unless you surgically alter them. Otherwise you can't keep them in your house. That is exactly what people are saying when they reccomend neutering.
Now if you have an older male that has aggression issues, neutering may be a last resort to calm him. But you should never neuter a baby for aggression. The only other reason to neuter a male is if you want to house him with females. But he will still be fertile for a month after surgery.