Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kidney stones in dogs and cats - causes and treatment
By Ross, S J et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1999·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine and feline nephrolithiasis. Epidemiology, detection, and management.
Plain-English summary
In a study of kidney stones in dogs, researchers found that the most common types were calcium oxalate (39%) and struvite (33%), with urate salts (12%) and calcium phosphate (2%) being less common. Struvite stones can sometimes be treated with medications if they aren't blocking the urinary tract. However, there are no medical treatments for calcium stones, so if surgery is needed, it's important to weigh the risks and benefits carefully.
Abstract
Calcium oxalate (39%) and struvite (33%) were the predominant mineral types in canine nephroliths submitted to the Minnesota Urolith Center. Urate salts (12%) and calcium phosphate (2%) occurred less frequently. Provided they are not causing obstruction, struvite nephroliths may be dissolved with medical protocols. Although there are no dissolution protocols for nephroliths containing calcium, risk-benefit ratios should be considered before proceeding with surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10028160/