Changes

[[Uric acid|Uric acid]] is also not a specific test for renal disease since other factors such as diet and ambient temperature also affect the levels. Increased plasma phosphate levels and a reversed [[Calcium|calcium]] to phosphate ratio are seen prior to changes in the [[Uric acid|uric acid]] level. [[lizard and Snake Imaging|Imaging]] may be useful and biopsy of the kidney gives the definitive diagnosis.

[[Uric acid|Uric acid]] is also not a specific test for renal disease since other factors such as diet and ambient temperature also affect the levels. Increased plasma phosphate levels and a reversed [[Calcium|calcium]] to phosphate ratio are seen prior to changes in the [[Uric acid|uric acid]] level. [[lizard and Snake Imaging|Imaging]] may be useful and biopsy of the kidney gives the definitive diagnosis.

===Therapy===

===Therapy===

Correct diet and environmental conditions may limit the progression of the disease. Consider a low [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] diet. Supportive therapy is especially important since there is often no specific treatment. The most important factors include fluid therapy and being kept within the [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]. Allopurinol and phosphate binders have been advised but are often ineffective.=

Correct diet and environmental conditions may limit the progression of the disease. Consider a low [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] diet. Supportive therapy is especially important since there is often no specific treatment. The most important factors include fluid therapy and being kept within the [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]. Allopurinol and phosphate binders have been advised but are often ineffective.

[[Lizard and Snake Euthanasia|Euthanasia]] is often the final outcome.

[[Lizard and Snake Euthanasia|Euthanasia]] is often the final outcome.