Abstract
A seven-year-old male rabbit presented with a history of a mass lesion at the left forelimb and lameness. The affected forelimb was amputated using a carbon dioxide laser to eliminate pain. Based on a histopathological examination, the tumor was diagnosed as liposarcoma. There was no infiltration into the humerus, and infiltration of the tumor cell into the lymph nodes could not be identified. The physical condition of the rabbit remained good, showing vigor and appetite, and quality of life improved after the operation. The application of the carbon dioxide laser to the rabbit was deemed appropriate, relieving the pain and stress during and after the operation. No relapse was seen one year after the operation, and adaptation to the loss of the left forelimb has been confirmed. ―
