Understanding Cystine Stones in Pets

[@arcojohnheindrixm.2778]

Good day, Doc! . Saw your video regarding hemangiosarcoma. Can you help me with its pathophysiology. Thank you!

[@teeniequeenie8369]

WHAT ABOUT USING L CYSTEINE METHYL ESTERS TO BREAK THES EDOWN AND PREVENT THEM/??? I know there isn’t much research behind using this due to the fact there’s no money to be made with the pharmaceutical company being technically a supplement.

[@siennateel2381]

How is struvite similar to cystine? Cystine is an amino acid and canine cystinuria is androgen dependent over 90% of the time and fixed by neutering

[@noralongtin798]

Not true that it's fixed by neutering, I adopted a chiwinnie that had been neutered as a pup about 5 years before I adopted him and he's had to have 2 cystine stone removal surgeries in the last 4 years, after his 2nd surgery we got him started on Hills Urinary Care u/d food

[@siennateel2381]

@@noralongtin798 I said over 90% of the time. This is data from research

[@teeniequeenie8369]

This depends on the genetics behind your pets condition…sometimes it can be fixed by neutering….

[@siennateel2381]

@teeniequeenie8369 over 90% of the time though. Majority of vets act like this isn't the case

[@keyboardpatriot]

​@@noralongtin798did the Hills work? Did you give any supplements to your dog to encourage breaking down the stones even further?