Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Amino acid treatment dissolved kidney stones in two dogs
By Mishina, M et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2000·Department of Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medical dissolution of struvite nephrolithiasis using amino acid preparation in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs with struvite kidney stones were treated with a special amino acid preparation to help dissolve the stones. They did not receive any special diet during this treatment. Within a week, the stones began to dissolve, and by four weeks, no stones were visible on X-rays. After six months, both dogs showed complete dissolution of the stones and have not had any relapses. This treatment could be a helpful option for dogs with struvite kidney stones.
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Abstract
A new chemolytic therapy with amino acid preparation was tried for use on struvite renal stones in two dogs, which were admitted to Azabu University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. No other special diet, for the purpose of dissolving the stones, was fed during the treatment. Dissolution of the stones began at week 1, and no stone was detected on radiography at week 4 in both cases. The amino acid preparation thereafter has been administered every 2-3 days to prevent formation of the stones. After 6 months from treatment, complete dissolution was confirmed, and no relapse has been observed. Therefore, it is concluded that chemolytic therapy with amino acid preparation might be useful for the treatment of nephrolithiasis with struvite renal stones in dogs.
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