Analysis of 7866 feline and canine uroliths submitted between 2014 and 2020 in the Netherlands

Analysis of large datasets of uroliths is necessary to illustrate the prevalence and risk factors of urolithiasis. Furthermore, it may help to improve treatment and prevention of urolithiasis. In this study, 7866 uroliths (44.5% feline and 55.5% canine) from veterinary practitioners in the Netherlan...

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Published in:Research in veterinary science 2021-07, Vol.137, p.86-93
Main Authors: Burggraaf, Nikita Diante, Westgeest, Daphne Barbara, Corbee, Ronald Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Calcium oxalate
Cats
Cystine
Data analysis
Dogs
Domestic animals
Kidney stones
Lithiasis
Males
Obesity
Overweight
Oxalic acid
Risk analysis
Risk factors
Struvite
Uric acid
Urogenital system
Urolithiasis
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:Analysis of large datasets of uroliths is necessary to illustrate the prevalence and risk factors of urolithiasis. Furthermore, it may help to improve treatment and prevention of urolithiasis. In this study, 7866 uroliths (44.5% feline and 55.5% canine) from veterinary practitioners in the Netherlands between 2014 and 2020 were analysed. Between 2014 and 2020 the distribution over the different types of uroliths remained similar over time. Female cats, obese cats, Domestic Shorthair cats, female dogs, and large breed dogs had an increased risk for struvite. Neutered cats, all cat breeds except Domestic Shorthair, neutered dogs, male dogs, intact male dogs, and small breed dogs had an increased risk for calcium oxalate urolithiasis. Cystine and urate were found predominantly in male dogs. Dalmatians were at highest risk for urate urolithiasis. The findings of this study in the Netherlands were similar to findings in previous studies from different countries. However, urate urolithiasis in the English Cocker Spaniel and cystine urolithiasis in the Yorkshire Terrier were new associations. Body condition score, information about recurrence of urolithiasis, medical history, and diet history should be included in submission sheets in the future to explore other possible associations. •Distribution of uroliths in cats and dogs now remains similar over time.•Associations of previous studies were confirmed.•The English Cocker Spaniel was predisposed for urate uroliths.•The Yorkshire Terrier was predisposed for cystine uroliths.
ISSN:0034-5288
1532-2661
DOI:10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.04.026