Category — reptiles health guide

Dystocia

Female egg-laying reptiles can produce eggs even when a male is not present, so all females are at risk of being unable to pass an egg that has formed, a condition known as egg binding. Species that produce live young can also have difficulty giving birth, also known as dystocia.

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Spondylosis Deformans

Spondylosis deformans is a degenerative, non-inflammatory condition which affects a rabbit’s spine. It causes the rabbit’s body to form noncancerous tumor-like growths (or osteophytes) in the spinal column, most commonly the lower spine. And while many rabbits with this condition show no symptoms, some will suffer from pain.

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Apical Abscesses

Tooth root abscesses in rabbits, formally known as apical abscesses, are defined as pus-filled capsules or pockets within the animal’s tooth or mouth. These abscesses are painful for the animal and tend to grow within inflamed areas of the gums, where infection is more likely to spread.

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Pyometra

The medical term for an infection in the rabbit’s uterus is pyometra. This and other reproductive (or non-neoplastic endometrial) disorders, including the growth and bloating of the uterus, are common among small animals like rabbits and ferrets.

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Abnormal Beak and Skull Growth in Turtles and Tortoises

Turtles and tortoises do not have teeth, but instead grab and chew their food using the sharp edges of their beaks. If a reptile’s beak becomes overgrown, does not wear properly, or if its skull grows abnormally, it may have difficulty eating.

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