Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urate bladder stones in Egyptian Mau, Birman, and Siamese cats
By Appel, Sherry L et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2010·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline urate urolithiasis.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that certain cat breeds, especially Egyptian Maus, Birman, and Siamese, are more likely to develop urate stones in their urinary tract, which can cause serious health issues. These stones were more common in younger male cats. If your cat is showing signs of difficulty urinating or straining to go, it’s important to see a vet. Treatment often involves dietary changes and possibly surgery to remove the stones, and early intervention can lead to a better outcome for your pet.
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Abstract
This retrospective case control study describes associations between feline urate urolithiasis and breed, age, gender, and urine composition. Data from cases of feline uroliths submitted to the Canadian Veterinary Urolith Centre (CVUC) between February 2, 1998 and July 7, 2007 were reviewed. There were 10 083 feline uroliths examined, including 385 ammonium urate, 13 uric acid, and 21 mixed struvite/urate uroliths. The Egyptian Mau, Birman, and Siamese breeds were significantly predisposed to urate urolithiasis [odds ratio (OR) = 118, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 38.2 to 510, P < 0.001], (OR = 9.1, 95% CI = 2.0 to 32, P < 0.001) and (OR = 3.9, 95% CI = 2.5 to 5.9, P < 0.001), respectively. Urate urolithiasis was more frequent in younger cats (mean age 6.3 versus 7.1 y in cats with other uroliths, P < 0.0001) and in male cats (P = 0.024). The association between Egyptian Maus and urate urolithiasis was remarkable. The association in Siamese cats is consistent with prior reports, and the association with Birman cats requires further study.
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