Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Renal failure in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) following ingestion of oxalate containing plants.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Holowaychuk, Marie K
- Affiliation:
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
A 1-year-old guinea pig presented with anorexia, lethargy, and weight loss, 1 week after ingesting a peace lily leaf. Laboratory findings were suggestive of renal failure and included elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine with concurrent isosthenuria. The guinea pig was euthanized 1 month later due to worsening clinical signs.
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