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. 2016 Sep;30(5):1564-1574.
doi: 10.1111/jvim.14559. Epub 2016 Sep 9.

ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations on the Treatment and Prevention of Uroliths in Dogs and Cats

J P Lulich  1 , A C Berent  2 , L G Adams  3 , J L Westropp  4 , J W Bartges  5 , C A Osborne  6
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ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations on the Treatment and Prevention of Uroliths in Dogs and Cats

J P Lulich et al. J Vet Intern Med. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

In an age of advancing endoscopic and lithotripsy technologies, the management of urolithiasis poses a unique opportunity to advance compassionate veterinary care, not only for patients with urolithiasis but for those with other urinary diseases as well. The following are consensus-derived, research and experience-supported, patient-centered recommendations for the treatment and prevention of uroliths in dogs and cats utilizing contemporary strategies. Ultimately, we hope that these recommendations will serve as a foundation for ongoing and future clinical research and inspiration for innovative problem solving.

Keywords: Calcium Oxalate; Lithotripsy; Stent; Struvite.

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