Urolithia is a common and sometimes dangerous condition frequently found in goats, with males being more commonly affected than females. If left untreated, this disease can quickly lead to serious complications, such as rupture of the urethra, bladder, or death. This condition is caused when uroliths form somewhere in a goat's urinary tract and become lodged and the goat is unable to expel them. Urolithiasis can prevent the goat from urinating, even though urine production continues. Several factors play a role in a goat's chance of developing urolithiasis. For example, a goat's diet and the amount of water it drinks play a role in its chance of developing this condition. Additionally, a goat's age, breed, sex, and the PH of its urine can influence the likelihood of a goat being diagnosed with urolithiasis. There are different types of uroliths that can form, depending on the goat's diet. For example, silica uroliths are commonly found in goats that have grazed on silica-rich material. Another type of uroliths that can form due to problems with a goat's diet are calcium carbonate uroliths. This type of urolith forms when a goat's diet contains excessive amounts of calcium. One of the most common types of uroliths found in goats are struvite uroliths. Struvite uroliths are caused by an inadequately balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio. An adequate Ca:P ratio for goats is approximately 2:1; If the goat is fed a diet too high in phosphorus and too low in calcium, struvite uroliths are likely to develop. Sturvite uroliths are commonly caused by high-grain diets, due to excess phosphorus in the diet. Diets high in grains increase phosphorus levels and decrease sage production. Salvia is well... in the center of the paper... recovery and observation establishes that the surgery has resolved Pepper's obstruction. He no longer showed symptoms that indicated he was in pain and was able to urinate regularly. To ensure Pepper did not form any more stones, Mr Smith was sent home with a urinary acidifier, ammonium chloride, to lower the PH of Pepper's urine. Mr Smith was told to give Pepper a teaspoon once a day by mixing it in one to two liters of fresh water. Mr Smith is told to return in a week or two to retest Pepper's urine to see if he needs to continue with the acidifier and to check for crystals. Furthermore, Mr Smith was advised to ensure that the diet Pepper follows contains an appropriately balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio. Hopefully with surgery, urinary acidification and the correct diet Pepper will not have another urolithiasis problem.