Calcium oxalate urolithiasis

Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2009 Nov;31(11):496-502; quiz 502.

Abstract

Calcium oxalate (CaOx) uroliths are one of the most common urolith types in dogs, cats, and humans. Many factors predispose animals to CaOx uroliths, including breed, old age, obesity, male sex, being neutered, and certain diseases. Because there are no effective strategies for medical dissolution of these uroliths, management should focus on physical removal (by surgical or nonsurgical methods) and prevention, especially in patients with recurring uroliths, high-risk breeds, and animals with predisposing diseases. Prevention focuses on diet modification, primarily to increase water intake, and the appropriate use or avoidance of specific medications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed
  • Animal Nutrition Sciences
  • Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / etiology
  • Cat Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / etiology
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Dogs
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Nephrolithiasis / etiology
  • Nephrolithiasis / prevention & control
  • Nephrolithiasis / veterinary*
  • Risk Factors

Supplementary concepts

  • Nephrolithiasis, Calcium Oxalate