Determinación de tipos de cristales en muestras de orina en gatos (Felis silvestris catus) atendidos en la Clínica Veterinaria Dr. Pet de la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

In the present study, a non-experimental descriptive statistical analysis was derformed for the detection of types of crystals in urine samples in cats (Felis silvestris catus) treated at Dr. Pet Veterinary Clinic in the city of Guayaquil. Urolithiasis is a disease that affects the urinary tract, forming uroliths in the kidneys, bladder, ureter and ureters. The main clinical signs are dysuria, hematuria, hard and distended bladder, lethargy, stranguria, cystitis, anorexia, dehydration, periuria, vomiting, and polyuria. For the study 100 patients were evaluated with the following variables: crystal type, race, sex, age, body condition, diet, anatomical condition, signs and symptoms and pH, since it was determined as predisposing for the development of crystals in this species. It was observed that the predominant crystal type was ammonium and magnesium phosphate, followed by calcium oxalate in cats fed with balanced diet. The most prevalent race was domestic short hair cat with a predominance of castrated males. The common age was 3 to 6 years with a body condition of 3. The clinical signs that predominated were dysuria and hematuria. The highest number of cases occurred in the urinary pH of6.5 to 7.5.