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Gerbils (Laboratory) - Pathology (view source)
Revision as of 15:17, 12 August 2011
, 15:17, 12 August 2011→Urinary System
==Urinary System==
==Urinary System==
===Lead Toxicity===
Depending on the type of housing, there is some potential for the development of lead toxicity due to excessive gnawing. Due to the concentrating ability of the kidneys in the gerbil, they may become emaciated.
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Macroscopic lesions may include a shrunken liver which will be darkly pigmented. The kidneys will also be small and pitted. Microscopic findings may include acid-fast inclusions within the proximal collecting ducts, tubules and within hepatocytes.
==Respiratory System==
==Respiratory System==