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I just got back from the vet. He was still unsure about the mass so I requested an X-ray be done (since he said it should tell him what it is exactly). After a half-hour of waiting for it to be developed, he determined that it was not an impaction or a tumour. It is a calcified mass, perhaps an egg that was aborted but it is not located in the bowels. It is, however, displacing the bowels and other organs due to its size and positioning in the body. The only option is surgery. Isis will have her operation on Friday morning. She may or may not be able to produce offspring after this procedure but that doesn't matter. I love her a lot and I want to give her the best chance for survival. The good news is that she has gained over 20 grams in less than 2 weeks. She is looking very healthy.
I pray everything goes well with the operation.
I have also told the vet that if something goes wrong and she doesn't make it, he can do a necropsy on her to learn more about uromastyx anatomy.
I hope she'll pull through.

Thanks all.
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1.1 Mali Uromastyx (Ra and Isis)

I will be thinking about her and hoping that everything goes well. Good luck and please post as soon as you know whats up
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The addiction can be dangerous. 1 Uro named Buddy aka Big Boy & 1 Ig named Tiny

oh i am so sorry to hear she has to have an operation. i will be thinking of her alot. poor baby, give her lots of kisses.
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vonnie
***One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. - A. A. Milne***

Well at least now you know what was causing her problem.

I hope everything goes well for Isis this Friday right? I'll be thinking of her. As soon as you can get the chance (don't rush, if you want to stay with Isis stay with her, we can all wait for the results).

Good luck and give her tons of kisses before she goes in.

I'll be thinking of you both.

All i can say is shes lucky to have you . if shes in good condition right now she'll pull through! good luck and keep us posted.

Hi Sunfox!

Good luck to you and to Isis. We'll be thinking of you.

Nicki
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Nicki
I care for 4 Uromastyx, 1 Girdled Lizard, 5 Snakes, 2 Toads, Mice, and I help with about 50 newts and salamanders
Member of OARA (Ottawa Amphibian and Reptile Association)

I have grown very close to Isis in the short time that I've had her. Isis is eating a lot. I've given her a large bowl and she eats everything except for a strip or two of greens left. She is also going through another shed, only this time the skin is coming off easily and in large patches. I sure hope that this means a positive outlook for Friday morning. (I still can't believe that she sat still for the X-rays, I'm so proud of her )

Thanks everybody. I will update you all as soon as I get the results back.

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1.1 Mali Uromastyx (Ra and Isis)