title: Transurethral Cystoscopy and Endoscopic Urolith Removal in Female Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus).
abstract: Urinary diseases are commonly found in guinea pigs. Diagnostic workup includes clinical examination, blood testing, imaging studies, urine culture, and urinalysis. This article describes the use of transurethral cystoscopy in female guinea pigs as an ancillary tool to diagnose abnormalities within the bladder and urethra. In addition, the transurethral cystoscopic removal of uroliths measuring up to 5 mm and situated within the urinary bladder is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animals, Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, Zurich 8057, Switzerland. Electronic address: swenger@vetclinics.uzh.ch.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wenger
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animals, Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, Zurich 8057, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Jean-Michel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hatt
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs / Q000601:surgery*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000002:abnormalities; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D052878:Urolithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Cavia porcellus; Cystoscopy; Endoscopy; Female; Guinea pig; Transurethral; Urolith removal