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BLADDER STONES IN RABBITS

There are different types of urinary concrements ; the most common type of crystals is struvite. Less frequently seen are oxalate and ammonium urate.

SYMPTOMS :

The urine is red by the presence of blood ; the rabbit is in a painful state, not eating, losing weight ; he tries to urinate frequently, but only little quantities of urine are actually excreted.

DIAGNOSIS
An X-ray is the best way to confirm the presence of bladder stones (see picture)

TREATMENT
surgical removal is necessary (see photo : stone after surgery)

Created January 11, 2001

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