Changes

The length of the skin incision should be 1.5 times the diameter of the largest stone. The bladder is thin-walled and stay sutures facilitate handling of the bladder and closing the incision. The bladder wall is closed with a two layer pattern.

The length of the skin incision should be 1.5 times the diameter of the largest stone. The bladder is thin-walled and stay sutures facilitate handling of the bladder and closing the incision. The bladder wall is closed with a two layer pattern.

Bacterial culture and stone analysis are recommended. Carry out supportive care.

Bacterial culture and stone analysis are recommended. Carry out [[Lizard Supportive Care|supportive care]].

'''Prevention'''

'''Prevention'''

As well as species-specific diet and husbandry, it is recommended to limit uric acid precursors. As uric acid is produced from all proteins (and not just the nuclear proteins as in mammals) it has been advised not to feed diets that are high in protein. It has also been advised to especially limit foods that are high in purines such as asparagus, mushrooms, offal, anchovies and sardines.

As well as species-specific diet and husbandry, it is recommended to limit uric acid precursors. As uric acid is produced from all proteins (and not just the nuclear proteins as in mammals) it has been advised not to feed diets that are high in protein. It has also been advised to especially limit foods that are high in purines such as asparagus, mushrooms, offal, anchovies and sardines.