Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Types and risks of urinary stones in Dutch cats and dogs 2014-2020
By Burggraaf, Nikita Diante et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2021·Utrecht University, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Analysis of 7866 feline and canine uroliths submitted between 2014 and 2020 in the Netherlands.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A study analyzed over 7,800 bladder stones (uroliths) from cats and dogs in the Netherlands to understand their types and risk factors. It found that female cats, especially overweight Domestic Shorthairs, and large breed dogs were more likely to develop struvite stones. Neutered cats and dogs, along with certain breeds like Dalmatians, were at higher risk for calcium oxalate and urate stones. The research highlighted the importance of diet and medical history in preventing these issues. Understanding these risks can help pet owners and veterinarians better manage and prevent bladder stones in their pets.
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Abstract
Analysis of large datasets of uroliths is necessary to illustrate the prevalence and risk factors of urolithiasis. Furthermore, it may help to improve treatment and prevention of urolithiasis. In this study, 7866 uroliths (44.5% feline and 55.5% canine) from veterinary practitioners in the Netherlands between 2014 and 2020 were analysed. Between 2014 and 2020 the distribution over the different types of uroliths remained similar over time. Female cats, obese cats, Domestic Shorthair cats, female dogs, and large breed dogs had an increased risk for struvite. Neutered cats, all cat breeds except Domestic Shorthair, neutered dogs, male dogs, intact male dogs, and small breed dogs had an increased risk for calcium oxalate urolithiasis. Cystine and urate were found predominantly in male dogs. Dalmatians were at highest risk for urate urolithiasis. The findings of this study in the Netherlands were similar to findings in previous studies from different countries. However, urate urolithiasis in the English Cocker Spaniel and cystine urolithiasis in the Yorkshire Terrier were new associations. Body condition score, information about recurrence of urolithiasis, medical history, and diet history should be included in submission sheets in the future to explore other possible associations.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33940351/