Feline Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis: A Dietary Possibility
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This study attempted to discover why feline CaOx urolithiasis prevalence has recently increased. By offering 3 different diets, the researchers investigated differences in UOx excretion. HP was associated with slightly more acidic and concentrated urine, with no significant difference in UOx excretion. Several limitations were present; for instance, young adult, intact, lean, female cats were used, while CaOx stones are more common in older, overweight, neutered cats. The cats were fed experimental semipurified, wet diets rather than commercially available dry products. Further research is needed to define risk factors for CaOx urolithiasis.—Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVN
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