Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Managing calcium oxalate bladder stones in dogs and cats
By Bartges, Joseph W et al.Ā·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practiceĀ·2004Ā·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Update: Management of calcium oxalate uroliths in dogs and cats.
Plain-English summary
Calcium oxalate stones are a common problem in dogs and cats, often leading to urinary issues. While these stones can sometimes be linked to metabolic diseases, many pets develop them without a clear cause. Unfortunately, there isn't a reliable medication to dissolve these stones, so if they cause problems, they usually need to be surgically removed. However, there are prevention strategies that can help reduce the risk of stones forming, though they don't always work for every pet.
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Abstract
Calcium oxalate has become the most common mineral occurring in canine and feline uroliths. Although calcium oxalate urolith formation may be a consequence of metabolic disease, the underlying cause is not identified in many dogs and cats. Currently, there is no successful medical dissolution protocol, and calcium oxalate uroliths must be removed physically if causing problems. Effective preventative protocols are available for dogs and cats, although they are not uniformly successful.
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