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Does anybody know if bladder stones are common in uromastyx? My egyptian has a large hard lump on the right side of his abdomen. I am hoping its just a big hard mass of nitrates or feces with some sand in it, but Im really not sure. Anybody have any ideas?

What makes you believe it is a bladder problem?
i would determine the duration of this mass, consider the overall health of the Uro, and determine if vet help is necessary.
I have never had a mass or lump in any of my egyptians.
I have had them swallow whole dry pinto beans and other large pieces of food items with no blockages.
If the lump does not move soon get hiim/her checked.

How old? Could it be an female?

I took him to the vet on Friday and we determined he had a Urolith, which is a type of bladder stone. My vet said that it didnt look life threatening at the moment, but that if he stopped eating or going to the restroom that i should bring him in and have it removed. I went into the reptile room sunday morning and he had passed away.

I am so sorry to hear that!! Sadly, sometimes these things happen. Having recently gone through a loss myself I can empathize. He will now enjoy playing in Uro heaven with Archie and our other friends who have passed away.

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes (May he rest in peace)
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

oh i am so sorry! it sucks when our little scaly friends go away.
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It must have been shocking to hear from the vet that you could take a watch and wait approach and then have him pass to quickly. He has crossed the rainbow bridge and is basking with all of our other uro friends now.

Pam
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2.3 varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Dorado, Oro, Dora, Freckles & Amarillo)
1.1 varanus acanthurus acanthurus (Tabasco & Sprite)
2.2 u. macfadyeni (Amani, Kamaria, Abeba & Kibibi) RIP Ayana
1.2 u. ornata (Husani, Zari, & Bintu)
1.1 u. ocellata (Zuhri & Ashai)
0.0.1 u. a. aegyptius (Halima)
0.0.1 pogona vitticeps (Bondi)
1.1 hyla chrysoscelis (Pudge & Squirt)

I'm real sorry to hear about your egyptian, I think you just got him not to long ago, is that right... Such a shame,

Hope you feel happier soon,
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