Urolithiasis is the most common reason to perform a cystotomy in dogs and cats. Urinary stones are most commonly located in the lower urinary tract (LUT), primarily the urinary bladder, although they are also found within the urethra. The incidence of urinary stones within the ureters and kidneys (upper urinary tract; UUT) appears to be increasing, although the true frequency is unknown.
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