Is it a good thing that im getting my two male rats neutered?

i have an appointment set up for the vet too look at them tomorrow. (get their shots, nails trimmed, etc)


and set up a date for neutering.





is it a good idea?





theyre young, theyre still growing and one of them still has their baby soft hair.Is it a good thing that im getting my two male rats neutered?
It is a good idea. However they're probably too young right now.





EDIT: Neutering males runs a lower risk of fatality than spaying a female. It is very common to have males neutered, actually. For one it has many health benefits and the rat should actually live longer. It will make them less territorial and also cleaner. They may also scent mark a lot less as well. If you ever wanted to, you could even get a female friend for them after they're neutered. Males generally get along very well with females.Is it a good thing that im getting my two male rats neutered?
There is no reason to put them through a surgery ';just because';. If you are planning to house them with females or they get aggressive at puberty then yea, they need neutered. Other than that surgery is a major deal, they can die while under anesthesia or have complications (such as ripping out stitches) after the fact. Definitely get them checked up, but don't subject them to that much stress and pain unless there are no other options.... By the way, what kind of shots do you think rats need? They don't need anything unless they are sick and need an antibiotic. I would be VERY careful with this vet, sounds like he/she is trying to take you for every penny they can. Read up on rat care before you go... most vets don't treat many rats and don't really know what is best for them. Test the vet, ask if the recommend withholding food or water the night before the surgery. The answer should be no. Rats can't vomit and there is no reason they can't eat. If he/she gets that wrong.... well that should tell you a lot.
Are they going to be housed with a female? If they're not going to be housed with a female, then there is no reason to neuter them. With any animal that small, there is a risk with the anesthetics. As long as they're not going to come in contact with a female, why take that risk of neutering them?