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Ureterolith is a stone in the ureter (study radiographs very carefully). This can be very painful and the use of Buscopan is useful (spasmolytic and analgesic - relieves spasm and kills pain).

Ureterolith is a stone in the ureter (study radiographs very carefully). This can be very painful and the use of Buscopan is useful (spasmolytic and analgesic - relieves spasm and kills pain).

Vesicular urolith (stone in the bladder)  

==Vesicular urolith (stone in the bladder)==

 

The appearance of crystals in the urine. Microscopic examination of the centrifuged sediment helps with the subsequent management of the case. Usually calcium carbonate but often calcium oxalate. Struvite may be seen too.

The appearance of crystals in the urine. Microscopic examination of the centrifuged sediment helps with the subsequent management of the case. Usually calcium carbonate but often calcium oxalate. Struvite may be seen too.

*Acid environment peat moss as a litter to neutralise ammonia in voided urine.

*Acid environment peat moss as a litter to neutralise ammonia in voided urine.

Prevention of Urolithiasis:

==Prevention of Urolithiasis==

*Reduce the content of calcium in the diet

*Reduce the content of calcium in the diet

For an up-to-date review of urogenital diseases of rabbits see Reusch B (2006)

For an up-to-date review of urogenital diseases of rabbits see Reusch B (2006)

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