Evaluation of an alternative method for dissolving infection-induced struvite stones in dogs
We are looking for otherwise healthy dogs that are currently affected with presumed pure infection-induced struvite bladder stones. This study is evaluating an alternative drug therapy to dissolve these stones without changing the diet. Dogs are evaluated monthly by collecting urine and blood samples and taking x-rays. All costs are covered by the project including bladder surgery if the stones do not dissolve.
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Cats with calcium oxalate bladder stones and idiopathic hypercalcemia (high blood calcium level)
We are looking for cats that have had calcium oxalate bladder stones and idiopathic hypercalcemia (high blood calcium level). The study involves collecting a 24-hour urine sample while cats are consuming 2 different diets and receiving potassium citrate, a drug that increases urine pH that is used in managing calcium oxalate stones. All costs are covered by the project.
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Evaluation of a new diet for managing Dalmatians that have had urate bladder stones
We are looking for Dalmatians that have had urate bladder stones. The study involves collecting 24-hour urine samples from Dalmatians while they are consuming 2 different diets. Dogs will not receive allopurinol, a drug used to manage urate stones, during the study. All costs are covered by the project.
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Kidney stones in Dalmatians
This study involves collecting information from Dalmatians that have died and have had an autopsy performed. Specifically, we were interested in whether Dalmatians that had formed urate bladder stones had an increased risk for forming urate kidney stones. If interested, please download & complete the forms below in the format of your choice and return via email, fax, or traditional mail.

• Owner Consent for Autopsy:   PDF     Word .doc
• Questionaire for Veterinarian:    PDF      Word .doc

Bichon frisse’s with calcium oxalate stones
We are looking for Bichons that have had calcium oxalate stones in order to better characterize the disease. The study does not involve any cost, but does involve feeding several diets and allowing collection of 24-hour urine samples.
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Miniature schnauzers with calcium oxalate stones
We are looking for Miniature schnauzers that have had calcium oxalate stones in order to better characterize the disease. The study does not involve any cost, but does involve feeding several diets and allowing collection of 24-hour urine samples.
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Evaluation of cats with chronic kidney failure and calcium oxalate stones
We are looking for cats that have stable chronic kidney failure that have urinary stones that are composed of calcium oxalate. Twenty-four urine samples and blood samples will be collected for the study. All costs are covered by the project.

Cats with lower urinary tract disease
We are looking for cats that have lower urinary tract disease due to stones, infection, or idiopathic cystitis (also called feline urological syndrome, FUS, idiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease, or IFLUTD). The study involves collecting a blood and urine sample in order to better characterize lower urinary tract disease in these cats.

Evaluation of a Potential Treatment for Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Dogs: Influence of an Orally-Administered Proposed Solution on 24-hour Urinary Saturation with Calcium Oxalate in Calcium Oxalate Urolith-forming Dogs

We are looking for dogs that have had calcium oxalate stones in order to evaluate the influence of a novel treatment on urinary risk for calcium oxalate stone formation.
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