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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Urolithiasis = formation of stones in the urinary bladder.All kind of animals can make urinary stones. For goats, particularly castrated male goats, this can cause a problem when the crystals or stones block the way for the urine to get out. This episode gets into the physiology of why and how urinary calculi form, why it's a problem for goats in particular, what to look for if you think this is happening to your goat, and what treatment and prevention look like.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/goatdoc. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (95)

Dr Cara Sammons-Shepard, DVM is a practicing veterinarian in Maine and New Hampshire, and when on the road, the majority of her patients are goats. She and her husband have owned and operated a commercial farmstead creamery since 2009. In this podcast, Dr Shepard discusses different topics related to goat medicine and husbandry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/goatdoc. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.