His major health issues
include urolithiasis and progressive retinal atrophy.
Not exact matches
Some of our more common surgeries
include castration or gelding, tumor biopsy or removal, laceration repair, hernia repair, reproductive surgery or Cesarean - section, tube cystotomy for bladder stone obstruction (
urolithiasis), dental surgery and extraction (exodontia), and eye removal or enucleation.
Indications for cystotomy
include a variety of non-neoplastic (
urolithiasis, trauma / rupture, congenital abnormalities, etc.) and neoplastic disorders.
Certain breeds,
including the dachshund, beagle, basset hound, bulldog, Dalmatian, bichon frise, miniature schnauzer, miniature poodle, cocker spaniel, Lhasa apso, Scottish terrier, Irish setter, Newfoundland and Yorkshire terrier, are predisposed to developing
urolithiasis, or bladder stones.
The consequences of untreated UTI
include lower urinary tract dysfunction,
urolithiasis, prostatitis, infertility, septicemia, and pyelonephritis with scarring and eventual kidney failure.
If your veterinarian can not identify a blockage then causes to be considered
include stones blocking the urinary tract (
urolithiasis), a problem with your cat's body (anatomical defects) and problems with your cat's behavior.
If
urolithiasis is a complication of congenital PSS, additional findings may
include hematuria, proteinuria, and pyuria.
Breed health concerns may
include progressive retinal atrophy, pyloric stenosis, sebaceous gland tumors, keratocanthoma, hydrocephalus, intervertebral disc disease, entropion (usually lower lids), distichiasis, ectopic cilia, caruncular trichiasis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca («dry eye»), prolapse of the gland of the nictitating membrane («cherry eye»), refractory corneal ulceration and pigmentary keratitis and
urolithiasis (calcium oxalate, struvite, silica).
Other heritable conditions that are related to loss of genetic diversity and inbreeding
include cataract, various heart valve defects
including pulmonic stenosis, hydrocephalus, cysteine
urolithiasis, and hiatal hernias; immunologic disorders that
include a propensity for severe demodectic mange indicative of immunodeficiency, allergies associated with atopic dermatitis and ear infections, and autoimmune diseases such as hypothyroidism; and cancers
including glioblastoma, mast cell sarcoma and lymphoma [15, 16].
Factors influencing the risk of
urolithiasis in dogs
include the concentration of the solutes involved, urine pH, genetic or metabolic disorders, lifestyle and body condition, and the presence or absence of various promoters (such as bacteria) and inhibitory factors (such as citrate and pyrophosphate).
Certain breeds are more prone to
urolithiasis,
including Dalmatians, Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, English Bulldogs, Yorkshire Terriers, Irish Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Miniature Poodles, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas.