Management of calcium ureterolithiasis in a French lop rabbit
2001; Wiley; Volume: 42; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2001.tb06035.x
ISSN1748-5827
Autores Tópico(s)Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
ResumoA 19‐month‐old entire male French lop rabbit was presented with a two‐week history of a depressed appetite and lethargy. Clinical and laboratory findings, together with abdominal radiographic studies, suggested a diagnosis of right‐sided calcium ureterolithiasis. Management included the surgical removal and analysis of the urolith. Confirmation of a calcium‐containing urolith and the presence of hypercalcaemia necessitated the introduction of a low calcium diet. Recovery was complicated by the occurrence of a second urolith within the left ureter. This was also removed successfully by surgical means. The rabbit made a full recovery and assessment of serial serum calcium concentration has since confirmed the long‐term maintenance of calcium levels within their normal range.
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