A rabbit is presented for hematuria, stranguria, lethargy, and anorexia . A UA is performed and a radiograph is taken and uroliths are diagnosed. The rabbit is anesthetized and a cystotomy is performed to correct the problem. (Key: remember, the color of rabbit urine can vary from clear to white to red depending on diet and individual variation.) Uroliths are:

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Hematuria and stranguria are signs of urinary tract obstruction, which can be caused by urinary stones (uroliths). A cystotomy is the surgical procedure used to remove stones from the urinary bladder. Kidney stones would not cause stranguria and are typically diagnosed with ultrasound rather than radiographs. Mucous plugs are a possible cause of urinary tract obstruction, but uroliths are a more common cause in rabbits. Malignant growths and casts are not typically associated with urinary tract obstructions in rabbits.

A Rabbit Is Presented for Hematuria, Stranguria, Lethargy, and Anorexia