Final answer:
Dalmatians are prone to forming urate crystals in their urine due to a genetic predisposition to inefficient uric acid excretion, similar to how humans with high uric acid levels can develop gout or kidney stones. option b is answer
Step-by-step explanation:
Ammonium biurate and other urate crystals may be seen in the urine of certain animal species. In the case of this question,
Dalmatians (B) are particularly associated with the formation of urate crystals due to their unique urinary system that predisposes them to forming uric acid stones. This is tied to the breed's genetic predisposition to inefficiently excreting uric acid, which in turn may lead to the formation of these stones, which can be detected in their urine.
Gout is a condition in mammals where uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints. It is associated with high levels of uric acid in the blood, much like the urate crystals found in the urine of animals who have a genetic predisposition to such conditions or dietary factors that increase uric acid levels. In Dalmatians, the tendency to form uric acid stones can cause similar health issues and needs to be managed accordingly.
In other species, excessive uric acid can lead to kidney stones or gout and can be managed by reducing the intake of foods high in purine-like compounds, such as tea, coffee, and chocolate. For Dalmatians and other dog breeds prone to these conditions, diet modifications can help reduce the risk of stone formation. option b is answer