Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 52 No. 4, 2021.
Stručni rad
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.52.4.10
The unusual case of a renal urolith in a Mara (Dolichotis patagonum, Zimmermann 1780) in captivity
Andreia Garcês
; Inno - Serviços Veterinários, Portugal
Paula Rodrigues
; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Portugal
Carla Monteiro
; Zoo de Santo Inácio, Portugal
Isabel Pires
; Professor University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Sažetak
The mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is a large rodent originating from Argentina, and is frequently kept in zoos worldwide. Little is known about their diseases, particularly those affecting the urinary system. In this report, the authors describe a case of renal and urethral bilateral lithiasis. The aetiology of urolith formation is multifactorial, with the factors age, gender, urinary infections, diet, and urine pH contributing to the development of this pathology. This case is a contribution to alert for the diseases and metabolic disorders that can affect these animals.
Ključne riječi
urolith formation; Dolichotis patagonum; rodent; calculus; kidney
Hrčak ID:
253366
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Datum izdavanja:
1.2.2021.
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