Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rabbit not delivering babies with vaginal discharge and no appetite
By B. M. Hernandes et al.·2020·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Dystocia in young dutch dwarf rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) – case report
- Species:
- rabbit
Plain-English summary
A 75-day-old Dutch dwarf rabbit was brought to the vet because she had a purulent (pus-filled) vaginal discharge and wasn't eating. The vet diagnosed her with dystocia, which means she was having trouble giving birth. To help her, the vet performed a surgery called ovariohysterectomy (removal of the ovaries and uterus). Thanks to the quick diagnosis and treatment, the rabbit recovered well after the surgery.
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Abstract
Rabbits are becoming common as pets in Brazil, and veterinarians are seeing an increased demand for clinical treatment of their species. Reproductive diseases in rabbits are rarely described in veterinary literature, with few cases of dystocia and fetal death reported. We report a case of dystocia in a 75 days old rabbit presented with a history of purulent vaginal discharge and loss of appetite. Dystocia was diagnosed by physical and radiographic examination, and ovariohisterectomy was recommended. Accurate diagnosis, immediate intervention and adequate treatment resulted in good postoperative outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/0976363a1d565bf8a7a05ea4747a8cb9744797bd