Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery and diet to treat bladder stones in a Chihuahua
By Dolinsek, Dana·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Calcium oxalate urolithiasis in the canine: surgical management and preventative strategies.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old neutered male Chihuahua was brought to the vet because he wasn't eating, seemed very tired, and had a painful, tense belly. X-rays showed he had a large bladder stone and smaller stones in his urethra. The vet treated him by flushing the urethra and then performing surgery to remove the bladder stone. To help prevent these stones from coming back, the vet recommended changes to his diet. After treatment, the dog was on the road to recovery.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old, neutered male Chihuahua was presented with inappetance, lethargy, and a tense abdomen attributed to pain. Abdominal radiographs revealed a large cystic calculus and small urethral calculi. Urethral hydropulsion followed by cystotomy were performed successfully. Dietary management was initiated as the primary means of preventing recurrence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15317394/