In February, we received Fox and Gaya, two dwarf lion head rabbits, a male and a female of five and a half months, who came for consultation for their first vaccinations as well as for a suspicion of pregnancy.
During their clinical examinations, the veterinary team detected the presence of fetal blisters in Gaya’s abdomen, confirming the pregnancy hypothesis. Both rabbits were in good general condition and showed no abnormalities in this case.
As a precautionary measure, the vaccination of the female was postponed until March, following giving birth. The male was able to receive his primary vaccination injection.
This week we once more received Gaya, Fox and their four little ones for consultation. The birth went well and we were able to vaccinate the mother and estimate the sex of the one-month-old rabbits. However, it is still early to determine their sex for sure, but we believe that the little black furry one would be a male and that the other three would be females.
The whole little family is doing well, Fox was able to be castrated and Gaya’s sterilization is being considered.
We take advantage of this publication to remind you that it is very important to sterilize does from the age of six months to avoid the risk of uterine tumors. Indeed, these adenocarcinomas can cause uterine bleeding that requires emergency surgery.
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