Calcium oxalate urolithiasis in the canine: surgical management and preventative strategies.
A 4-year-old, neutered male Chihuahua was presented with inappetance, lethargy, and a tense abdomen attributed to pain. Abdominal radiographs revealed a large cystic calculus and small urethral calculi. Urethral hydropulsion followed by cystotomy were performed successfully. Dietary management was initiated as the primary means of preventing recurrence.
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
Dana
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Dolinsek
D000818:Animals; D002129:Calcium Oxalate; D003559:Cystostomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004032:Diet; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary
D002129:Calcium Oxalate