Risk factors associated with feline urolithiasis

Urinary tract diseases are among the main reasons for consultation in veterinary clinics and hospitals. It affects animals of any age, breed and gender. Among the diseases that affect this system, urolithiasis is the second largest cause of clinical signs compatible with feline urinary tract disease...

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Published in:Veterinary research communications 2018-03, Vol.42 (1), p.87-94
Main Authors: Gomes, Veridiane da Rosa, Ariza, Paula Costa, Borges, Naida Cristina, Schulz, Francisco Jorge, Fioravanti, Maria Clorinda Soares
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Animals
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Consultation
Diagnosis
Gender
Life Sciences
Lithiasis
Pathophysiology
Review Article
Risk factors
Urethra
Urinary bladder
Urinary tract
Urinary tract diseases
Urogenital system
Urolithiasis
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Zoology
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Summary:Urinary tract diseases are among the main reasons for consultation in veterinary clinics and hospitals. It affects animals of any age, breed and gender. Among the diseases that affect this system, urolithiasis is the second largest cause of clinical signs compatible with feline urinary tract disease. The term urolithiasis refers to the presence of uroliths in any region of the urinary tract, but it is more commonly seen in the bladder and urethra. Uroliths are classified based on the type of mineral present in their composition, therefore, quantitative and qualitative analyzes are important for a better therapeutic approach. The animals may suffer from the disease and be asymptomatic, or show nonspecific clinical signs, making the diagnosis difficult. The disease should not be seen as a single problem, but as a consequence of various disorders. As dietary, metabolic, genetic and infectious causes, as well as factors that potentiate the chance of development of uroliths such as breed, age, sex, age range, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, geographic region and climate. Thus, the knowledge of the factors that influence the formation of uroliths, as well as the understanding of the pathophysiology, are key elements for better alternatives of therapy and prevention. The recognition of these factors helps to identify susceptible populations, minimizing exposure and increasing the protection factors, which facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of patients with urolithiasis. The objective of this paper is to present the main risk factors involved in the formation of urinary lithiasis in felines.
ISSN:0165-7380
1573-7446
DOI:10.1007/s11259-018-9710-8