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==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
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As with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|metabolic bone disease (MBD)]], appropriate housing and diet will help with prevention.
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Appropriate housing and diet will help with prevention.
    
Renal failure is often seen when there is some insult such as dehydration or nephrotoxic drugs. Care must be taken when drugs are prescribed to ensure that the patient is adequately hydrated. As usual good husbandry practices are essential for the optimum health of captive reptiles.
 
Renal failure is often seen when there is some insult such as dehydration or nephrotoxic drugs. Care must be taken when drugs are prescribed to ensure that the patient is adequately hydrated. As usual good husbandry practices are essential for the optimum health of captive reptiles.
 
[[Category:Lizard_Urinary_Diseases|R]]
 
[[Category:Lizard_Urinary_Diseases|R]]
 
[[Category:Snake_Diseases]]
 
[[Category:Snake_Diseases]]
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