stone like things inside of rabbit

[MatSuAK]

What are the stone like things in these pictures? One on both sides, close or maybe part of, reproductive organs.

 

[Zass]

I see ovaries.

Hard to find pics online. I did find this one from:
http://montessorimuddle.org/dissecting-rabbits/

 

[MatSuAK]

Wow! I thought they might be on ovary/ fallopian tubes, but never thought those were the ovaries They are very hard. Well at least that eliminates that worry lol.
Had a doe die about 2-3 hours after giving birth. Had her litter covered in fur and everything. No clue why??? Her mom and grandmother had issues with pregnancy and child care :angry: , however Muffin acted normal the entire time. Just trying to figure it out. I saw nothing inside her that indicated a problem other then 1 kit and 4 placentas still in the uterine horns. Just got exhausted and gave up??

 

[PinkPenguin]

It may just be the image, but it looks enlarged to me, ratio wise. I wonder if they have a genetic disposition. Maybe a clotting disorder that is genetic, something hard to detect. Rabbits are awful about hiding their illnesses.

 

[Zass]

Pregnancy toxemia is said to be a likely cause for sudden death shortly after birthing.

Out of curiosity, was her liver pale too?

 

[MatSuAK]

Honestly no, her liver looked normal. Everything looked ridiculously normal.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Those ovaries stump everyone all of the time, lol.

Personally, I am amazed that the follicles are visible to the naked eye. I would think they would be infinitesimal, but nope! :lol:

 

[Easy Ears]

This is fascinating! I'd love to know more about rabbit's intestines! I suppose I should create a new thread...