Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Canine Silica Urolithiasis.

C A Osborne, R F Hammer, J S Klausner

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |April 15, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Silica jack-stone uroliths were found in 83 dogs, predominantly German Shepherds. Diet is a suspected cause, and management involves surgical removal and infection control.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations on the Treatment and Prevention of Uroliths in Dogs and Cats.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2016
    Same author

    Fasting urinary calcium-to-creatinine and oxalate-to-creatinine ratios in dogs with calcium oxalate urolithiasis and breed-matched controls.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2015
    Same author

    Effect of acetohydroxamic acid on dissolution of canine struvite uroliths.

    American journal of veterinary research·2013
    Same author

    Effect of acetohydroxamic acid on prevention of canine struvite uroliths.

    American journal of veterinary research·2013
    Same author

    The effect of disease on the urinary purine metabolite concentrations in dogs.

    The Veterinary record·2013
    Same author

    Recent shifts in the global proportions of canine uroliths.

    The Veterinary record·2013
    Same journal

    Acute-onset neurologic signs in an indoor/outdoor domestic shorthair cat.

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2026
    Same journal

    Progressive exophthalmos and strabismus in a 4-year-old Jersey steer.

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2026
    Same journal

    Orchiectomy in horses: closed technique and primary closure of the incision.

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2026
    Same journal

    Stranguria in a 3-month-old Holstein-Friesian heifer.

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2026
    Same journal

    Caudal vena cava-to-aorta ratio in hemodynamically stable and unstable client-owned rabbits.

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2026
    Same journal

    Dogs with intrahepatic portal hypertension of congenital cause have distinct diagnostic findings compared to dogs with chronic hepatitis-related portal hypertension.

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Urology
    • Canine Health

    Background:

    • Silica "jack-stone" uroliths are a rare form of urinary stones in dogs.
    • First documented cases of naturally occurring silica jack stones appeared after 1976.
    • German Shepherd Dogs were disproportionately represented among affected canines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and potential causes of silica uroliths in dogs.
    • To analyze the demographic and clinical features of dogs with silica urolithiasis.
    • To propose management and prophylactic strategies for silica uroliths.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 83 canine cases with silica uroliths.
    • Examination of urolith composition, canine breed, age, sex, and clinical presentation.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Evaluation of urine parameters, radiographic findings, and treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Silica uroliths occurred in 83 dogs, primarily males, with a mean age of 5.8 years.
    • German Shepherds were the most common breed affected; diet was hypothesized as a contributing factor.
    • Uroliths varied in composition (pure silica or mixed with struvite) and appearance; recurrence was noted in 5 dogs.

    Conclusions:

    • Silica urolithiasis in dogs, particularly the jack-stone form, requires further investigation into dietary links.
    • Management should focus on surgical removal, treating concurrent urinary tract infections, and implementing prophylactic measures like increased urine volume and dietary modification.
    • The study highlights the need for continued research into the etiology and prevention of silica uroliths in canines.