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- Title
The unusual case of a renal urolith in a Mara (Dolichotis patagonum, Zimmermann 1780) in captivity.
- Authors
Garcês, Andreia; Rodrigues, Paula; Monteiro, Carla; Pires, Isabel
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
URINARY calculi; DOLICHOTIS patagonum; METABOLIC disorders; KIDNEY diseases; DIET
- Publication
Veterinarska Stanica, 2021, Vol 52, Issue 4, p463
- ISSN
0350-7149
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.46419/vs.52.4.10