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Blood filled testicle?

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Smurf was castrated two and a half weeks ago and now one of his testicle sacks has filled with blood. The vets aren't doing anything except checking him twice weekly. I think they're hoping it will re-absorb back into his body without them having to drain it, but this doesn't seem to be happening :? They are worried about the risk of infection if they have to drain it. Has anyone got any ideas on how to treat this or why it happens?
 
A degree of haematoma is within normal parameters after an operation. It should be gone by 4 weeks from the op, before that long don't worry. I think this tends to happen more to the lads with larger sacs. Salvador has a huge pair of swollen sacks still over two weeks after his op, but his were soooooooo big beforehand :oops: As long as the rabbit is eating and pooing try not to worry. If it seems to be painful and/or he doesn't feel like eating get your vet to give you some metacam for him to reduce the swelling and pain.
 
He may be alergic to the suture material. Some Metacam should help reduce inflammation. Arnica gel is useful for haematomas (bruising)

Janex
 
Jack's-Jane said:
He may be alergic to the suture material. Some Metacam should help reduce inflammation. Arnica gel is useful for haematomas (bruising)

Janex

I don't think he is allergic as it has only happened in one testicle and not the other :? We are going back to the vets again on Tuesday but it does not bother him at all, he is his usual self :D Fingers crossed I think it has gone down a little, but the poor boy is getting fed up of me prodding his bits :lol:
 
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