In addition to avoiding pregnancy, female rabbits are susceptible to uterine cancer and other uterine diseases. (morenapethospital.com)
The rabbit with uterine disease is sick and will need extra monitors, possibly a different anesthesia protocol because of an abnormal metabolic profile. (smallanimalchanel.com)
Since the uterus is left in place during the new procedure, isn't the dog's risk of developing uterine disease later in life just as great? (puppys-place.com)