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Ocular Surgery in Small Mammals.

Carlo Paoletti1, José Rosas-Navarro1, María Luisa Pérez Orrico2

  • 1Exotics Department, AniCura-ADVETIA Veterinary Hospital, Vélizy-Villacoublay, France.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|June 27, 2026
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Small mammal ocular surgery presents unique challenges across species. Veterinary ophthalmologists must master microsurgical techniques for conditions like cataracts and abscesses in rabbits, rodents, ferrets, and small rodents.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary ophthalmology
  • Comparative animal surgery

Background:

  • Small mammal ocular surgery demands specialized knowledge of species-specific anatomy.
  • Common ophthalmic conditions vary significantly among rabbits, rodents, ferrets, and other small mammals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the common ocular conditions and surgical considerations in small mammals.
  • To highlight species-specific challenges and essential microsurgical techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common ophthalmic conditions in rabbits, hystricomorph rodents, ferrets, rats, mice, and hamsters.
  • Discussion of surgical approaches including phacoemulsification and enucleation.
  • Emphasis on critical anesthetic and surgical principles.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Corneal and lens surgeryEnucleation and exenterationHarderian gland surgeryMicrosurgical techniquesNasolacrimal surgeryPhacoemulsificationRetrobulbar abscessSmall mammal ocular surgery

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  • Rabbits often require surgery for nasolacrimal obstruction, Harderian gland issues, corneal ulcers, and cataracts.
  • Rodents commonly present with retrobulbar abscesses and corneal ulcers; enucleation is frequent.
  • Ferrets undergo surgery for conjunctival lesions and orbital masses; cataract surgery is also performed.
  • Rats, mice, and hamsters frequently require globe removal due to ocular size and vascular fragility.

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  • Successful small mammal ocular surgery relies on understanding species-specific anatomy and employing refined microsurgical skills.
  • Careful anesthesia, magnification, and hemostasis are paramount for positive surgical outcomes across all small mammal species.