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“Sister” rabbits Buddy (3 1/2 years old) and Holly (5 years old) came in together for their spays. Buddy, a Holland Lop, had been examined previously and diagnosed with E. Cuniculi, ear infection, tear duct inflammation, and cataracts, but is being treated for all those issues of concern and was found healthy for surgery. Holly had her first examination and presurgical bloodwork and was found healthy, free of E. Cuniculi, and ready for surgery as well.
Here are their uteruses side-by-side:
You may notice they are very different in appearance. On the left is a healthy uterus. On the right, a thickened uterus showing signs of neoplastic transformation (possibly cancerous tumor growth). Which do you think came from which rabbit?
You can’t tell a book by its cover and you can’t tell a healthy from an unhealthy pet by assumption. The healthy uterus came from Buddy, whose other health issues are being treated. The unhealthy uterus came from Holly, the otherwise healthy rabbit. Luckily, we removed that time bomb before it became a much more serious issue for her. Both buns recovered very well from their surgeries and are back to their normal antics at home.
About Us
Our exotic animal hospital is dedicated exclusively to the care of birds, exotic small mammals, reptiles, and even fish! We can offer everything your pet needs for a healthy and happy life, from wellness care and grooming to diagnostics and dentistry, but we can also provide emergency care during our opening hours, along with more specialized treatment for referred patients.