Palma Douglas, Langston Cathy, Gisselman Kelly, McCue John
Animal Medical Center, New York, USA.
Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2009 Dec;31(12):E1-7; quiz E8.
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.
猫尿石症占猫非阻塞性下尿路疾病所有病例的15%。约50%的猫尿石由鸟粪石组成。鸟粪石尿石症通常会复发，但优化管理可能会降低其复发频率。猫和狗的鸟粪石尿石症的病理生理学和管理有所不同。本文重点关注猫的鸟粪石尿石症，突出病理生理学、治疗和预防的重要方面。
