Re: Rescued Russians

Posted by Chiro on September 28, 2001 at 22:20:38:

In Reply to: Re: Rescued Russians posted by Justin on September 28, 2001 at 22:03:52:

: Soak them at least once a day. Since it sounds like the torts are mature, I doubt that MBD is your main enemy at this point. Probably intense Renal failure. Gout is also a likely problem due to all the iron in the meat.

: Justin

Justin
I agree its more likely kidney problems.
Gout, however is not caused by iron. Its the result of purine metabolism that results in uric acid crystals being depiosited in cartilagenous tissue such as the joints. Among the more common predisposing factors(in humans) are kidney failure from any cause, diuretics, dehydration, hormonal diseases, alcohol and low doses of aspirin. In our animals it can be from too much protien and too little water.

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