Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Changing paradigms in the diagnosis of urolithiasis.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Lulich, Jody P & Osborne, Carl A
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department · United States
Plain-English summary
This article discusses new ways to diagnose urinary stones (urolithiasis) in dogs and cats, based on the authors' experiences. They highlight four important changes in how these conditions are assessed, including better methods for storing urine samples, using ultrasound for imaging, and ensuring that all stones are removed through X-rays. They also note that cats are more likely to have stones in their upper urinary tract than previously thought. Overall, these insights aim to improve the diagnosis and treatment of urinary stones in pets.
Abstract
A paradigm shift is a fundamental change from a traditional model of thinking. This article presents four paradigm shifts in the diagnoses of urolithiasis, based on the experiences of the authors in the treatment of uroliths in dogs and cats. Case examples are provided to illustrate points regarding urine storage, ultrasonography, use of radiography to assure complete removal of uroliths, and the frequency of upper tract uroliths in cats.
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