Abstract

Urolithiasis is defined as the formation of poorly soluble sediments anywhere in the urinary tract. Medical treatment aims to prevent further growth and promote the dissolution of the stone. Dietary changes may lead to the dissolution of the calculus or prevent recurrence. The diet can alter the urinary pH and volume, as well as the amount of lithogenic substances in the urine. Due to the importance of dietary intake in the treatment of urolithiasis, this paper aims to review the influence of nutrition in the treatment and prevention of canine uroliths composed of struvite, calcium oxalate, urate, cystine, and silica. Periodic urinalysis and imaging allow assessing the dissolution protocol and the emergence of new calculi.

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