猫尿石症的致病因素分析

Risk Factors Associated with Feline Urolithiasis

泌尿系统疾病作为动物医院常见的疾病,其对任何年龄、品种和性别的动物都有一定的影响。尿石症作为猫泌尿系统的第二大疾病,患病动物临床症状可能表现为无症状或非特异性临床症状致使诊断困难,这类疾病不应该被当作单一问题处理,而是由于各种致病因素综合作用的结果,如饮食、代谢、遗传和感染等;以及其他可能性因素,如肥胖、运动量少、地理区域和气候等。因此,对尿石症形成因素的认识,以及对病理生理学的理解有利于该病的治疗和预防。论文从结石形成的原因出发,通过对结石的类型、主要成分进行分析,探讨猫尿石症形成的主要危险因素。

Urinary tract diseases are among the main reasons for consultation in veterinary clinics and hospitals.It affects animals of any age,breed and gender.Among the diseases that affect this system,urolithiasis is the second largest cause of clinical signs compatible with feline urinary tract disease.The animals may suffer from the disease and be asymptomatic,or show nonspecific clinical signs,making the diagnosis difficult.This disease should not be seen as a single problem,but as a consequence of various disorders.As dietary,metabolic,genetic and infectious causes,as well as factors that potentiate the chance of development of uroliths such as obesity,sedentary lifestyle,geographic region and climate.Thus,the knowledge of the factors that influence the formation of uroliths,as well as the understanding of the pathophysiology,are key elements for better alternatives of therapy and prevention.Starting from the causes of urolithiasis,this paper discussed the main risk factors of cat urolithiasis by analyzing the types and main components of stones.