one testical

Question
I have a 6 month old bunny with only one testical descended. is there anyway to encourage the other one? thank you, Julie

Answer
Dear Julie,

There's no good way I know to get an cryptorchid to descend, and if it's not down by this age, it might be wise to consult a good, rabbit-experienced veterinarian about neutering:

www.rabbit.org/vets

A crytorchid is more likely to become cancerous than a descended testicle: testicular tissue is not "designed" to live at the high temperature inside the body, and more carcinogenic mutations are likely to accumulate in a cryptorchid.  It's safer for him if both testicles are removed.  

It's a good idea to have a vet who is experienced with this procedure.  Rabbit cryptorchids can be *very* small and hard to find.

Once he's neutered, you can let him choose a spayed mate from among those at your local rabbit rescuer's foster home!  ;)  )

Please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/spay.html

I hope this helps.

Dana