Abstract |
A 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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Authors | R N White |
Journal | The Journal of small animal practice
(J Small Anim Pract)
Vol. 42
Issue 12
Pg. 595-8
(Dec 2001)
ISSN: 0022-4510 [Print] England |
PMID | 11791774
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Animals
- Calcium
(blood, chemistry)
- Calcium, Dietary
- Male
- Rabbits
- Ureteral Calculi
(diagnosis, surgery, veterinary)
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