Uric acid crystalluria in Dalmations

Re: Uric acid crystalluria in Dalmations

Michael Woodhouse — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:27:39 GMT

Dirt cheap from wholesaler.

Still not convinced an asymptomatic dog requires Tx

Re: Uric acid crystalluria in Dalmations

shanley barber — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:09:24 GMT

I've HAVE had a stone in a Dalmation, and it was horrible! I'm guessing by the lack of interest in this topic that others aren't prescribing potassium citrate? I can't seen to get any other than in powder form looks like it should be on the shelf in a lab somewhere. Is it not being prescribed at all? Where are people getting it?

Re: Uric acid crystalluria in Dalmations

Rob Loxley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:27:36 GMT

[quote user="Michael Woodhouse"]Treat the dog and not the test results[/quote]

Generally I agree, but a stone can cause a large problem, especially if it gets lodged in the urethra, so I'd add having a discussion with the client as to the pros/cons of pre-emptive treatment.

Re: Uric acid crystalluria in Dalmations

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:23:17 GMT

My view is it is normal for the breed and unless symptomatic requires no treatment.

I don't think I have ever seen bladder stones in a Dalmation and we have a few.

Treat the dog and not the test results.