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US brand names:Lithostat
Irreversibly inhibits bacterial urease, preventing hydrolysis of urea to ammonia. Reduces urine pH and prevents struvite stone formation.
Teratogenic — do not use in pregnant animals. GI upset and hemolytic anemia possible. Monitor CBC. Not a substitute for antibiotics in UTI.
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