Canine uroliths: frequently asked questions and their answers.
Koehler, L.A.
This article aims to answer the most common questions around uroliths from veterinary professionals and pet owners reviewing their diagnosis, treatment and prevention and includes a checklist that suggests the likely composition of uroliths in dogs.
Review of the definition, diagnostic and pathophysiology of Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in dogs. It also give advice of how to manage nutritionally these cases and how to monitoring them in the long term.
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Review of the definition, key diagnostic tools and pathophysiology of urate urolithiasis in dogs. It also talks about the key nutrients modifications and therapeutic feeding principles to follow in these cases. AS the client education is a very important factor, the review contains the most important client educational points.
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