With three common techniques for neutering, a prospective, randomized clinical trial compared the techniques. From the results, these are the key pearls:
- Neutering should be considered in pet rabbits, as it has been known to be well tolerated in this species.
- The prescrotal technique for neutering rabbits is superior to the scrotal technique for decreasing both anesthetic time and postoperative swelling.
- Although the inguinal rings were not closed in either surgical group, no hernias were noted, suggesting this complication may be rare.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, December 2018. Link.