Citation
Sj. Ross et al., Canine and feline nephrolithiasis - Epidemiology, detection, and management, VET CLIN SM, 29(1), 1999, pp. 231
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
01955616
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Volume
29
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-5616(199901)29:1<231:CAFN-E>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Calcium oxalate (39%) and struvite (33%) were the predominant mineral types
in canine nephroliths submitted to the Minnesota Urolith Center. Urate sal
ts (12%,) and calcium phosphate (2%) occurred less frequently. Provided the
y are not causing obstruction, struvite nephroliths may be dissolved with m
edical protocols. Although there are no dissolution protocols for nephrolit
hs containing calcium, risk-benefit ratios should be considered before proc
eeding with surgery.