Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part D (2024)

Author(s): Chetna Gangwar, Vipul Chaturvedi, Akash, Prabha Sharma, Shriprakash Singh and Animesh Savlodhiya

Abstract: Traumatic testicular evisceration is a relatively common issue in rabbits, often arising from territorial aggression among mates. This behavior, aimed at establishing dominance, can result in injuries among cage mates, including testicular trauma. Testicular evisceration can manifest as either unilateral or bilateral involvement. Surgical Intervention is typically necessary to address this condition effectively. Recently, a nine month old rabbit buck weighing 1.8 kg was presented with a history of bilateral evisceration following an altercation with a cagemate. Bilateral orchiectomy through an open scrotal approach was performed under general anaesthesia. The rabbit was premedicated with xylazine (5 mg/kg) and ketamine (50 mg/ kg) intra-muscularly. Both right and left testicles were removed and the hemiscrotal incision was closed with 3-0 Vicryl, horizontal mattress suture pattern. Post-operative management included antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for a period of 5 days and the owner was advised to keep the rabbit safe and separately. The surgical site healed without complication and the neutered rabbit recovered fully within 14 days