Crystalluria in Cats and Dogs
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Crystalluria, FLUTD, urolithiasisAbstract
Crystalluria refers to the presence of crystals in urine. These crystals are usually composed of minerals and other constituents expected to dissolve in the urine; when they do not dissolve in the urine but come together in the form of crystals, they form crystals. Crystalluria can be a medically significant disease or an incidental finding with no medical significance for the affected animals. Although the typing of crystals found in urine is important, phosphate and oxalate crystals are the most common group. In cats, crystalluria is more likely to result from nutrition-related metabolic activities, whereas in dogs, it is associated with urinary tract infections. Treatment should be tailored to each patient according to the etiology and type of crystals.
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