Thinking of neutering your male rat?

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Benefits:
The benefits of neutering your male rat include reduced risk of aggression, improved temperament, softer and less oily coat, less territorial marking, less odor. Greater benefits are achieved when the rat is neutered at an early age (10 – 16 weeks).

Risks:
The risks of general anesthesia should be considered carefully.

Cost:
The cost of neutering a male rat can run from $50.00 to $120.00, depending on your vet. This is not a simple surgery and we strongly recommend that you seek out a very experienced vet for this procedure.

Views:
Many rat owners feel that the cost of neutering their males is minimal compared to the benefits. The normally mellower temperament of males is greatly enhanced by this procedure. In cases where males have shown aggression toward other rats neutering will greatly reduce, if not eliminate, this behavior.

A Word of Caution:
We have seen many poorly performed neuters; this can be very traumatic for the pet and his owner and may lead to infection or further surgery. We strongly recommend that you seek out a referral from a local Rat & Mouse organization before having your pet neutered."

To neuter or not to neuter...that is the question?