Urethral Plug in a Rat ( Rattus norvegicus)

Urethral plugs are a common finding in domestic rats. These plugs are generally comprised of proteinacious material and sperm. Although common, urethral plugs have not been previously associated with pathology. This case describes a large urethral plug as the causative agent of total urinary obstruc...

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Published inJournal of exotic pet medicine Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 183 - 185
Main Author Lejnieks, Daniel V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.07.2007
Subjects
castration
obstruction
rat
Rattus norvegicus
urethral plug
urinary
urinary
obstruction
rat
urethral plug
castration
Rattus norvegicus
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Summary:Urethral plugs are a common finding in domestic rats. These plugs are generally comprised of proteinacious material and sperm. Although common, urethral plugs have not been previously associated with pathology. This case describes a large urethral plug as the causative agent of total urinary obstruction in a rat.
ISSN:1557-5063
1931-6283
DOI:10.1053/j.jepm.2007.06.007