title: Feline struvite urolithiasis.
abstract: Feline urolithiasis represents 15% of all cases of nonobstructive lower urinary tract disease in cats. Approximately 50% of feline uroliths are composed of struvite. Struvite urolithiasis commonly recurs, but optimal management may decrease its frequency. The pathophysiology and management of struvite urolithiasis are different in cats and dogs. This article focuses on struvite urolithiasis in cats, highlighting important aspects of pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention.
authors.affiliation: Animal Medical Center, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Douglas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Palma
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Langston
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gisselman
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCue
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D017616:Magnesium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry / Q000652:urine*; D008297:Male; D010710:Phosphates / Q000737:chemistry / Q000652:urine*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013045:Species Specificity; D000069877:Struvite; D052878:Urolithiasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D017616:Magnesium Compounds; D010710:Phosphates; D000069877:Struvite