ISSN: 2639-216X
Authors: César Silva R, Zuccolotto Crivellenti L, Ayane do Nascimento Braz L, Barros Bandarra M, Silva La Rocca de Freitas S, Mendes da Silva ME, Borges Albuquerque MP, Alexandre de Albuquerque AC, Fernandes Marcusso P*
The urolithiasis is characterized by the presence of calculi in some fraction of the urinary tract which frequently affects guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Despite the physiopathogenesis of this disease is not completely understood, it is known that a diet rich in calcium can be a predisposing factor. Urolithiasis surgical removal associated with proper food and water management are recommended to animal treatment, however, the surgical technique is complex with some complications due to patient size. The aim of the study was to report the clinical case of urolith in a 5-year-old male guinea pig, uncastrated, weighing 1.142 kg. The animal presented urolith in the left ureter with dilation of the renal pelvis and right renal cyst. Due to animal physiological status without important clinical signs and the risk of compromising the contralateral kidney by a cyst, it was decided to monitor the patient and did not perform the surgical treatment. The patient was clinically monitored and underwent a clinical dietary treatment with complementary imaging tests (ultrasonography and radiography) and laboratory tests of renal function, showing no alterations for 10 months. Clinical monitoring of the animal can be a viable option in face of surgical intervention, especially for patients who have contraindications and without important clinical signs.
Keywords: Urolithiasis; Rodent; Exotic Animal Clinic
