These stones may be mild to moderately radiopaque.
General Information
The cause for this rare mineral is unknown.
Diagnostic
• Risk factors for this rare stone are not known.
Medical
• Consider methionine or ammonium chloride to acidify persistently alkaline urine (pH≥6.5) to < 6.5.
Nutritional
• Lower phosphorus/magnesium foods that promote acidic (pH<6.5) urine (e.g. c/d multicare, others). If needed, feed canned therapeutic foods or add water to achieve a specific gravity <1.030 for cats.
Monitoring
Medical imaging every 6 to 12 months to detect recurrence. Recurrence is an indication for further evaluation and alternative treatment strategies.
