urinary crystals/urolithiasis

Question 1

medical dissoliving is possible for every crystal except for

Answer 1

calcium oxalate

Question 2

which types of stones form in which pH of urine?

Answer 2

cystine & urates form in acidic urine: use alkalinizing diet

struvite forms in alkaline urine: use acidifying diet

oxalate: form in acidic urine, use alkalinzing diet to prevent (they can’t be dissolved)

Question 3

pets with crystalluria should be on a _____ protein ____ moisture food

Answer 3

low, high

Question 4

struvite stones in dogs are usually induced by

Answer 4

UTIs

Question 5

struvite stones/megnesium ammonium phosphate stones are best managed how?

Answer 5

diet low in phosphorus, low in magnesium, low in protein

antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity

Question 6

cats usually have _____ struvite stones

Answer 6

sterile

Question 7

calcium oxalate stones are best managed by

Answer 7

low protein, low calcium, low sodium, low vit D, low oxalate diets

make sure there is enough phosphorus to prevent vit D from activating

Question 8

cystine crystals can be managed with

Answer 8

2-MPG

Question 9

urate crystals can be managed with

Answer 9

urine alkalinizer

allopurinol (make sure low protein diet before using)