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.
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Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
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