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Posted by Harry's Dad on November 11, 2000 at 18:37:01:

In Reply to: Re: Help! Crystalized urates posted by Diana on November 11, 2000 at 17:56:47:

It might fall under "Gout" which if it is...the following may or may not help (by the book)

Cut out food items (if you are using them):
Beets, Beet greens, Chard, Dandelion, Kale, Mustard, Spinach, Turnip greens, beans, peas, and Fruit.

Use some of this: breads and Rice

What is possibly happening with your iguana is, inappropiate dietary protein levels and dehydration. Gout is associated clinically with many other disorders, especially those affecting water balance. The above diet may help but not for sure, there is a treatment for it, which would mean a Vet visit.

Sounds like you need to get more fluids in him and change his diet some. I'd suggest studying food items and checking their levels acids, protein, etc... and adjust the diet.
Sorry I couldn't help more.
HD
PS: Don't give me too much credit, there's plenty of knowledgeable people on this forum.....I help where I can. Good Luck

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: It might fall under "Gout" which if it is...the following may or may not help (by the book) : Cut out food items (if you are using them): : Beets, Beet greens, Chard, Dandelion, Kale, Mustard, Spinach, Turnip greens, beans, peas, and Fruit. : Use some of this: breads and Rice : What is possibly happening with your iguana is, inappropiate dietary protein levels and dehydration. Gout is associated clinically with many other disorders, especially those affecting water balance. The above diet may help but not for sure, there is a treatment for it, which would mean a Vet visit. : Sounds like you need to get more fluids in him and change his diet some. I'd suggest studying food items and checking their levels acids, protein, etc... and adjust the diet. : Sorry I couldn't help more. : HD : PS: Don't give me too much credit, there's plenty of knowledgeable people on this forum.....I help where I can. Good Luck

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