Risk factors for urolithiasis in dogs with congenial extrahepatic portosystemic shunts

Portosystemic shunts (PSS) in dogs can be acquired or congenital. Acquired PSSs develop most often secondary to chronic portal hypertension. Congenital PSSs can be extrahepatic or intrahepatic. Single congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (EHPSS) are frequently identified in small purebred dogs.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Nephrology/Urology Source Type: research