Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Calcium oxalate bladder stones in two female sibling cats
By Byrne, K M et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2000·Department of Animal Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Calcium oxalate stones in feline littermates.
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Plain-English summary
Two female cats from the same litter were found to have calcium oxalate stones in their urinary tracts. One cat was diagnosed through X-rays, while the other experienced a blockage when a stone got stuck in her urethra, causing a serious issue. Both cats had been eating the same dry food designed to lower magnesium levels and acidify urine, but it didn't prevent the stones from forming. It's important for pet owners to monitor their cats for signs of urinary problems and consult a vet if they notice any issues.
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Abstract
Two feline littermates were diagnosed with calcium oxalate uroliths. Both had been maintained on a commercially available dry diet with reduced magnesium and urine acidifying properties. One female littermate was diagnosed by visualising the stones by radiographs while the second littermate, also female, became blocked when one of the uroliths lodged in the urethra. Two other, unrelated cats in the household, of similar age and raised under the same conditions, did not develop calcium oxalate uroliths.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11716603/