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This study aimed to survey and investigate risk factors for disorders of leopard geckos in the UK.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Medical records for leopard geckos presenting at three veterinary practices between 2019 and 2023 were reviewed retrospectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The medical records of 214 leopard geckos were included in the analyses. Non\u2010specific signs such as reduced appetite, weight loss and lethargy were the most commonly reported problems. A diagnosis was made in 184 patients, with the skin (37.90%), gastrointestinal (36.00%) and ophthalmic systems (22.00%) being most affected. The three most common diagnoses were dysecdysis (29.96%), endoparasitic burden (10.75%) and presumptive hypovitaminosis A (9.88%). Significant husbandry and signalment factors were identified in several reported disorders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Limitations<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The small sample size and limited data provided in some records may have prevented the identification of potential links to specific disorders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This report highlights husbandry deficits that exacerbate specific disorders and emphasises the importance of owner and clinician understanding of these disorders. 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