These antibiotics should be administered until the stones are completely dissolved . The time required for medical dissolution is dependent on the number and size of the stones and compliance with dietary and antimicrobial treatment by the owner . Some have been dissolved within a few weeks, whereas others may require up to 2 months or more. Non-surgical procedures have been developed to remove stones small enough to pass through the urethra. Best results may be obtained from veterinarians who have experience with these techniques.
Surgery consists of removal of uroliths from the urinary tract.
Once struvite uroliths are dissolved medically or removed surgically, prevention of the urinary tract infection will prevent recurrence. Prevention of urinary tract infections may require periodic urinalysis and urine culture. Surgery consists of removal of uroliths from the urinary tract . Once calcium oxalate uroliths have been removed, urinalysis and urine culture should be a part of follow-up visits. Periodic x-rays may also be indicated.