Canine Silica Urolithiasis in Mexico, Associated with the Concentration of Dissolved Silica in Tap Water
Silica urolithiasis is infrequent in dogs, but in Mexico represents 12.9%. Our hypothesis is the consumption of high amounts of silicates in the diet, especially that dissolved in tap water. The objective of this study was to determine the concentrations of silica in the tap water in different geogr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Veterinary Medicine International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6667927 |