Report of gastric greasy impaction in a domestic rabbit with exploratory laparotomy approach

Bezoar is an intraluminal mass in the gastrointestinal tract that is formed by the accumulation of indigestible materials. Trichobezoar is the accumulation of hair and fur that passes through the esophagus and becomes a foreign body in the stomach or intestines. The pyloric region is a frequent site of obstruction which can block the gastric outlet. The notability of diet in rabbits is so high that poor nutrition with low fiber, protein, carbohydrates and high fat result in bloating and accumulation.

In the studied animal, clinical signs, graphs and blood analysis revealed an accumulation of gas in the stomach and intestines and an aggregation of foreign body. The Exploratory laparotomy technique was approved to correct the complication.

After induction of anesthesia and a ventral midline incision, the furry and greasy masses were removed and the incision area was sutured. The animal began to gain weight after 14 days by correcting the diet and kept on living.

It is recommended that to preparing starter feed due to a limited capacity for hydrolysis of several components at early ages, high amounts of digestible foods which are rich in fat and protein, with low fiber should be used to prevent disorders such as bloating and obstruction.