Urolithiasis in felines: therapeutic or surgical approach?

• Autor(a) principal: Gonçalves, Bruna Vaz da Silva
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Barberini, Isis Regina, Furtado, Silvana Krychak
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Scire Salutis
• Texto Completo: https://sustenere.inf.br/index.php/sciresalutis/article/view/CBPC2236-9600.2021.002.0001
• topic: Cistólitos; Felinos; Trato urinário; Urólitos; Cystolites; Cats; Urinary tract; Uroliths

Urolithiasis is a major cause of stone formation in the urinary tract of domestic animals and refers to the fact that there are stones or uroliths in the kidneys, ureter, bladder or urethra. In the present study, the literature review method was used, which aims to gather and synthesize research results on a given topic or issue, contributing to the deepening of knowledge of the investigated topic, since it allows summarizing the researches already concluded and draw conclusions from a topic of interest. The formation of uroliths is related to dietary and non-dietary factors. Non-dietary factors include race, age, urinary tract infection and sex. The composition of the diet can interfere both in the appearance and in the prevention of recurrences of urolithiasis, since it affects the specific density, volume and urinary pH. The visualization of uroliths should not be seen as the final diagnosis, as lithiasis is considered a consequence of other diseases. Therefore, it is imperative to investigate the underlying cause. As it is a disease with high prevalence and frequent relapses, the knowledge of less invasive treatment techniques by the veterinarian becomes extremely beneficial for patients, increasing the quality of life, as it is less traumatic. It is up to the veterinarian to choose the most appropriate treatment method for each case.