If your dog has a urinary tract infection, you may notice some symptoms. In some cases, the dog may actually vomit up stones. However, the most common symptoms of a urinary tract infection include urinating more often than usual, straining while urinating, blood in the urine, and squirting of urine.
Canine bladder stones are fairly common, especially among older dogs. Dog owners may notice their dog straining to urinate or crying out while urinating, and in some cases may even see blood in their dog’s urine. (If they do, they should take their dog to the vet right away, as this is a sign of a more serious problem.) Typical symptoms also include frequent urination, particularly right after drinking, and appearing to be in pain.
Canine Bladder Stones Symptoms
Dog stones are made up of a number of materials, but the majority are made of either calcium or struvite minerals. Calcium stones tend to be seen in the smaller breeds of dogs, including Cocker Spaniels, Maltese and Bichons Frises, where they are most common in females. They are a common cause of urinary blockage in male dogs, where they can grow to the point of obstructing the flow of urine from the bladder to the urethra, resulting in urinary incontinence. Struvite stones are the result of dog’s urine being highly alkaline, and is most commonly seen in male dogs, especially intact males. There are other types of bladder stones, but these are the most common
Canine Bladder Stones Causes
Bladder stones in dogs are a common problem, affecting approximately 1 to 2% of all dogs. Bladder stones can be formed by a number of factors that can lead to the formation of crystals and other solid matter inside the dog’s bladder. Bladder stones can affect all dogs of all ages, it is not just a disease of older animals, but because of their breed, genetic predispositions or other underlying health problems. Most of these stones are benign, but there are also some that can be a sign of a more serious condition, that can appear in the form of calcium oxalate stones, struvite stones and cystine stones.
Canine Bladder Stones Treatment
The most common cause of bladder stones in dogs is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Treatment of bladder stones in dogs is a surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. If your dog is diagnosed with bladder stones, your veterinarian will discuss the treatment options with you. Treatment of bladder stones in dogs is a surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. If your dog is diagnosed with bladder stones, your veterinarian will discuss the treatment options with you.
