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Neutering a Rabbit whose Testicles are Inside

tonibun

Wise Old Thumper
I was just wondering if it is impossible to castrate a rabbit when his testicles are deep inside. JoshW who has posted about her rabbit Digging has a rabbit which the Vets say they don't want to chance operating on.
 
Tethra was neutered whilst his testicles were inside. It was done whilst he was at the rescue though, so I've no detail about how far inside they were.
 
I was just wondering if it is impossible to castrate a rabbit when his testicles are deep inside. JoshW who has posted about her rabbit Digging has a rabbit which the Vets say they don't want to chance operating on.

It is possible, it is more invasive surgery obviously. It is called 'Abdominal Castration Technique'

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00...s/Indiv_TechniquesRabbit/CastrationRabbit.htm

Undescended Testes are known as 'Cryptorchidism'

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Cryptorchidism_Bears.htm
 
:shock: Oh! I didn't know he was on the Island! He will have to take bunny to The Yorkshire Vet. I would trust him!
 
I wouldnt, not with a Rabbit...................

Nope, I flipping wouldn't either! I remember a feature on the programme where his child's pet rabbit was spayed and, he certainly wouldn't rank as rabbit savvy from that, so much that could have been improved on.
 
Nope, I flipping wouldn't either! I remember a feature on the programme where his child's pet rabbit was spayed and, he certainly wouldn't rank as rabbit savvy from that, so much that could have been improved on.

I was shouting at my TV during that episode ! :lol:
 
He'll be hopping for the next Ferry to the mainland if he thinks you are getting a Vet to steal his plums !!
dear jack,s-jane,-I don,t get it.-unless there is a medical reason,why not wait until the rabbit matures to pull the plums.--definitely take the ferry.--sal la vee,audio-os amegos,bon voyage,--ferry across the mercy-for mercy.-sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa-in lock down.--I have a rear exit from my cave just like Jessie james gang.-rr
 
dear jack,s-jane,-I don,t get it.-unless there is a medical reason,why not wait until the rabbit matures to pull the plums.--definitely take the ferry.--sal la vee,audio-os amegos,bon voyage,--ferry across the mercy-for mercy.-sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa-in lock down.--I have a rear exit from my cave just like Jessie james gang.-rr

:lol:

It can be that a Bucks testes never fully descend ( can happen in human males too :shock: ) This means a risk of problems in later life including testicular cancer. So it is best to whip 'em out. My Vet's husband says he always sleeps with one eye open just incase his wife decides to practice her surgical skills on him :lol:
 
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