Category: Reptiles

Posted in Avian Metabolic Reptiles

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐮𝐭 is the accumulation of 𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝, a breakdown product of protein that is normally excreted by the kidneys. When there is an issue with the kidneys, uric acid is not properly excreted, leading to little white nodules of urate crystals all over the internal organs. Weird!