Exotics - Small Mammals - Urolithiasis in guinea pigs
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Guinea pigs are small, hystricomorphic rodents that are native to South America and a most common small companion mammal species. Urinary tract disorders can account for up to 11% of guinea pig health issues, and of those, urolithiasis can make about 43% of the cases. Stone formation can occur throughout the urinary tract and clinical signs depend on stone location and can be nonspecific in many cases. Radiology can be used as a quick screening test for urolithiasis diagnosis. Surgical intervention is not considered a risk factor for non-survival.
- What is the most common Stone composition in guinea pigs?
- Because of this stone composition, which is better for urolithiasis diagnosis in guinea pigs: Urinalysis or radiology?
- What is the PCV trend associated with urolithiasis in guinea pigs?
- Is there a reliable hematological parameter to indicate urolithiasis in guinea pigs?
- How high is the recurrence of urolithiasis in guinea pigs?
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David Eshar
David Eshar is currently the Director of Animal Health and the Executive Director of the Wildlife Hospital of Israel, Safari Zoological Center of Ramat Gan, Israel. Prior to that, Dr. Eshar was an Associate Professor of Exotics Pets and Zoological Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, USA. Other than holding an MBA degree, Dr. Eshar is a diplomate of the ABVP in Exotic Companion Mammals, and a double diplomate of the ECZM in Small Mammals and Zoo Health Management. Dr. Eshar was the main or co-author of over 140 publications in his field of practice.