Xanthine is an intermediate product in the breakdown of purines to uric acid. In dogs and cats, a buildup of xanthine in the body, often due to a genetic defect in purine metabolism, can lead to the formation of xanthine stones in the urinary tract.
Xanthine is an intermediate product in the breakdown of purines to uric acid. In dogs and cats, a buildup of xanthine in the body, often due to a genetic defect in purine metabolism, can lead to the formation of xanthine stones in the urinary tract.