Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2021 Mar;37(1):93-104. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2020.10.003. Epub 2020 Dec 24.
Small ruminants frequently experience urologic conditions, such as obstructive urolithiasis, posthitis, vulvitis, and urinary tract infections. Urologic conditions are more common in male small ruminants, especially castrated males, primarily due to their anatomy. Traditionally, urologic conditions warranted culling from the herd without significant efforts in treatment. However, more goats and sheep are now being kept as pets. Small ruminant owners have strong emotional attachments to their animals and are more likely to seek treatment of medical disorders, including urologic conditions. Surgical or medical treatments are available. Conditions also may be avoided through hydration, diet, hygiene, and other means.
小反刍动物常发生泌尿系统疾病，如梗阻性尿石症、龟头炎、外阴炎和尿路感染。泌尿系统疾病在雄性小反刍动物中更常见，尤其是去势雄性动物，主要与它们的解剖结构有关。传统上，泌尿系统疾病需要从畜群中淘汰，而无需进行大量的治疗努力。然而，现在越来越多的山羊和绵羊被当作宠物饲养。小反刍动物的主人对他们的动物有着强烈的情感依恋，并且更有可能寻求治疗包括泌尿系统疾病在内的医疗疾病。可以进行手术或药物治疗。还可以通过水合作用、饮食、卫生和其他方法来避免这些疾病。
