Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, Dr. Proença tackles the tricky topic of urolithiasis (bladder stones) in chelonians! This episode dives deep into a 20-year study exploring how housing, diet, and other factors affect bladder stone formation in tortoises—especially the African spurred tortoise. Find out why indoor living may be a big culprit and how feeding fruit could lead to trouble for your shelled patients. Get the lowdown on the best ways to prevent urolithiasis and give your tortoise patients the care they deserve. Don’t miss this insightful episode to keep your reptile practice sharp!
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