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Two Techniques
for Neutering a Degu
Vittorio Capello, DVM and Jan Gisle Sjberg, DVM
Bilateral orchiectomy from an abdominal approach is feasible in all small
mammal species having an open
vaginal process (inguinal canal). This
technique also has been described in
rabbits.
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The surgical area is isolated with a selfadhesive transparent drape. The prescrotal
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The vessels and tunica are closed with a single ligation of 1-0 catgut.
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