Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Types of bladder stones in over 16,000 dogs by breed and sex
By Houston, Doreen M et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Veterinary Medical Diets, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine urolithiasis: a look at over 16 000 urolith submissions to the Canadian Veterinary Urolith Centre from February 1998 to April 2003.
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Plain-English summary
A study looked at over 16,000 bladder stones (uroliths) from dogs submitted to a veterinary center in Canada. The most common types of stones were struvite, found mostly in female dogs, and oxalate, which were more common in males. Mixed breed dogs, shih tzus, bichon frises, miniature schnauzers, Lhasa apsos, and Yorkshire terriers were frequently affected. The research also discussed risk factors and offered treatment and prevention tips for these conditions. If your dog is showing signs of bladder stones, such as difficulty urinating or blood in the urine, it's important to consult your veterinarian for appropriate care.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to report on the age, sex, breed, and mineral composition of 16 647 canine bladder uroliths submitted to the Canadian Veterinary Urolith Centre between February 1998 and April 2003. Each urolith submission was accompanied by a questionnaire. Of the submissions, approximately 43.8% were struvite and 41.5% oxalate. Struvite uroliths were most common in female dogs. Mixed breed dogs predominated, followed by the shih tzu, bichon frise, miniature schnauzer, Lhasa apso, and Yorkshire terrier. Oxalate uroliths were most common in males and in the miniature schnauzer, bichon frise, Lhasa apso, shih tzu, and Yorkshire terrier. Urate uroliths were most common in male Dalmations. Other urolith types, including cystine, xanthine, silica, and calcium phosphate, were less commonly reported. A review of risk factors for the various uroliths is presented, along with some recommendations for treatment and prevention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15072194/