Uroliths containing 70% or greater silica comprise approximately 1% of the canine uroliths
submitted to the Minnesota Urolith Center. Male dogs are far more commonly affected than …

Silica uroliths were first recognized in dogs in the mid 1970s. Currently available data
suggest that dietary factors may play a role in their pathogenesis. Diagnosis is facilitated by …

Silica" jack-stone" uroliths developed in the urinary bladder and urethra of 83 dogs living in
the United States. Naturally occurring silica jack stones have not been encountered prior to …

This article is devoted to answering frequently asked questions from veterinarians,
veterinary technicians, and pet owners about urolithiasis and the detection, treatment, and …

A higher frequency of canine silica urolithiasis is found in Mexico, unlike< 1–8% in other
countries. The causes and risk factors for this pathology are unknown. However, we …

The purpose of this study was to report on the age, sex, breed, and mineral composition of
16 647 canine bladder uroliths submitted to the Canadian Veterinary Urolith Centre between …

Objective—To determine trends in urolith composition in cats. Design—Retrospective case
series. Sample Population—5,230 uroliths. Procedures—The laboratory database for the …

Objective—To evaluate trends in urolith composition and urolithiasis in dogs during the past
21 years. Design—Retrospective case series. Sample Population—25,499 uroliths and the …

Objective To determine whether morphology of single-mineral urocystoliths and age, sex, or
breed data could be applied to facilitate radiographic and clinical urocystolith mineral type …

Two cases of urinary retention in male dromedaries due to silica uroliths are presented. The
animals were urethrostomized and one dromedary was euthanized 7 months later due to …