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What is the most common type of upper tract uroliths in cats?
What is the most common type of upper tract uroliths in cats?
- Struvite
- Cystine
- Urate
- Calcium oxalate (correct)
Which type of bacteria is commonly associated with infection-induced struvite nephroliths in dogs?
Which type of bacteria is commonly associated with infection-induced struvite nephroliths in dogs?
- E. coli
- Staphylococcus
- Proteus (correct)
- Klebsiella
What is the percentage of lower tract uroliths in cats that have nephroliths?
What is the percentage of lower tract uroliths in cats that have nephroliths?
- 10-15%
- 20-25%
- 5-10%
- 1-2% (correct)
What is the composition of dried solidified blood uroliths in cats?
What is the composition of dried solidified blood uroliths in cats?
What is the location of incidental nephroliths in dogs that do not require treatment?
What is the location of incidental nephroliths in dogs that do not require treatment?
What is the second most common type of nephroliths in dogs?
What is the second most common type of nephroliths in dogs?
What is the recommended duration for antibiotic therapy in cases of urolith dissolution?
What is the recommended duration for antibiotic therapy in cases of urolith dissolution?
What is the pH of the F/S Shih tzu's urine?
What is the pH of the F/S Shih tzu's urine?
What is the primary goal of therapeutic maintenance foods in preventing sterile struvite uroliths?
What is the primary goal of therapeutic maintenance foods in preventing sterile struvite uroliths?
What is the recommended size of ureteral stents for cats?
What is the recommended size of ureteral stents for cats?
What is the primary goal of ureteral stenting in the treatment of pyonephrosis?
What is the primary goal of ureteral stenting in the treatment of pyonephrosis?
What is the primary purpose of ureteral stents in the treatment of uroliths?
What is the primary purpose of ureteral stents in the treatment of uroliths?
What is a common complication observed in dogs undergoing treatment for struvite uroliths?
What is a common complication observed in dogs undergoing treatment for struvite uroliths?
What is the recommended treatment approach for struvite bladder uroliths, according to the provided text?
What is the recommended treatment approach for struvite bladder uroliths, according to the provided text?
What is the recommended approach to preventing infection-induced struvite uroliths?
What is the recommended approach to preventing infection-induced struvite uroliths?
What is the recommended follow-up period for rechecking after ureteral stent placement?
What is the recommended follow-up period for rechecking after ureteral stent placement?
What is the typical timeframe for sterile struvite uroliths to dissolve in both dogs and cats?
What is the typical timeframe for sterile struvite uroliths to dissolve in both dogs and cats?
What is the advantage of medical dissolution of struvite uroliths compared to surgery?
What is the advantage of medical dissolution of struvite uroliths compared to surgery?
What was the primary reason for referring Penny to a surgeon?
What was the primary reason for referring Penny to a surgeon?
What is the most likely composition of Penny's urolith based on her signalment?
What is the most likely composition of Penny's urolith based on her signalment?
What is the significance of Penny's urinalysis result pH 8.0?
What is the significance of Penny's urinalysis result pH 8.0?
What is the likely cause of Penny's thrombocytopenia?
What is the likely cause of Penny's thrombocytopenia?
What is the name of the procedure that was not performed on Penny?
What is the name of the procedure that was not performed on Penny?
What is the name of the bacterial species isolated from Penny's urine culture?
What is the name of the bacterial species isolated from Penny's urine culture?
What is the primary reason for not recommending therapeutic diets to prevent recurrence of infection-induced struvite uroliths?
What is the primary reason for not recommending therapeutic diets to prevent recurrence of infection-induced struvite uroliths?
What is the purpose of diagnosing and eliminating structural and functional risk factors for UTI?
What is the purpose of diagnosing and eliminating structural and functional risk factors for UTI?
What is the primary purpose of ureteral stents in the treatment of uroliths?
What is the primary purpose of ureteral stents in the treatment of uroliths?
What is the primary advantage of laser lithotripsy over extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?
What is the primary advantage of laser lithotripsy over extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?
What is the most common complication of SWL in dogs?
What is the most common complication of SWL in dogs?
What is the definition of success in the follow-up evaluation of SWL treatment?
What is the definition of success in the follow-up evaluation of SWL treatment?
