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Treatment
The veterinarian will usually recommend using treatment options such as a special diet and medication [N-(2-mercaptopropionyl)glycine (2-MPG)] to reduce and eliminate the stones without surgery.
Living and Management
Follow all recommended dietary changes and administer prescribed medication. This will help prevent a recurrence of the stones. It is also important to bring the animal back to the veterinarian's office to ensure the stones have been successfully dissolved.
Prevention
There are currently no known preventive measures for this medical condition.
uremia
Waste in the blood; may also be referred to as uremic poisoning.
urolithiasis
A medical condition in which the bladder is filled in full or in part with bladder stones.
prognosis
The prediction of a disease’s outcome in advance
pollakiuria
A medical condition involving frequent urination
dysuria
Having a hard time urinating; pain while urinating
amino acids
Organic substances that aid in the creation of proteins; also the end product of the decomposition of certain proteins.