Figure 1. A lack of scrotal sac and testicle can be observed on the right side, consistent with either cryptorchidism or monorchidism. Clinical examination alone cannot differentiate between the two conditions unless a second testicle can be palpated in the inguinal canal or abdominally.

A case of monorchidism in a domestic rabbit

A 1-year 11-month-old, 2.1 kg, male intact crossbreed rabbit presented to Abercorn Veterinary Clinic, Edinburgh after being fostered through a rabbit charity. Clinical examination by a veterinary...

Castrating dogs: why, when, how?

A minimally invasive ‘field surgical’ technique for castration has been proposed. Pin hole castration involves utilising a very small incision to ligate and cut the ductus deferens and testicular...