Any bouts of dehydration will predispose to the development of gout so good husbandry is important in prevention. Vets should ensure adequate hydration of reptiles prior to any drug therapy especially the use of nephrotoxic drugs.
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Any bouts of dehydration will predispose to the development of gout so good husbandry is important in prevention. Vets should ensure adequate hydration of reptiles prior to any drug therapy but especially when using nephrotoxic drugs.
'''For more information on good husbandry practices, see''' [[:Category: Snake Husbandry| Snake Husbandry]].
'''For more information on good husbandry practices, see''' [[:Category: Snake Husbandry| Snake Husbandry]].