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==Introduction==
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The exact aetiology of renal disease in lizards is unknown but has historically been associated with:
The exact aetiology of renal disease in lizards is unknown but has historically been associated with:
* hypervitaminosis D or diets too high in protein, or
* hypervitaminosis D or diets too high in protein, or
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* visceral gout ([[Tophi|tophi]] deposition), which may occur secondary to dehydration.
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* visceral gout, or uric acid crystal (tophi) deposition in tissues, which may occur secondary to dehydration.
==Dealing with renal disease==
==Dealing with renal disease==
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