Physicochemical techniques for determining the composition of canine and feline uroliths: a literature review
ABSTRACT: Urinary lithiasis has been reported as a problem that affects humankind since ancient times and has been described in several animal species. The condition is a consequence of other diseases that may be present in the urinary system or related to other body disorders. The stone composition needs to be analyzed to identify the possible causes that led to the formation and development of uroliths. For this, several techniques are currently available, some of which are promptly accessible, while others are not. Thus, this literature review aimed to perform a brief introduction on urolithiasis, present the most used techniques in the analysis of the composition of canine and feline uroliths and point out the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
2022
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782022000100601 |
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