There are several types of
dog bladder stones such as struvite stones (60 % of stones, most common), calcium phosphate stones and calcium oxalate stones.
Not exact matches
Pet owners sometimes require medical help as soon as possible from a veterinarian near Houston,
such as when their
dog is suffering from
bladder stones and the pain is growing increasingly strong.
In some cases, signs of a canine liver shunt don't show up until a
dog is older, when kidney and
bladder problems
such as
stones develop.
If you
dog has an infection, then other problems could occur
such as the formation of
bladder stones, issues with the
bladder wall, kidney problems (pyelonephritis) and a bacterial infection in the blood (sepsis).
A sign
such as
dog health blood in urine can indicate an infection, kidney or
bladder stones,
bladder tumors, injury, tumor, internal bleeding, prostate disease, or unknown causes.
Breed Predisposition: small breed
dogs are more susceptible and some
dog breeds are more prone to develop urinary
bladder stones,
such as Miniature Schnauzers, dalmatians, yorkshire terriers and bulldogs
Many
dogs today live in a chronic state of dehydration, which contributes to problems
such as kidney disease or the formation of
bladder stones.
Dogs with history of conditions
such as
bladder stones or pancreatitis may not do well with added people food.
Treatment for
dog bladder control include removing the underlying cause
such as the use of antibiotics for infection, or other treatment to dissolve or remove the
stones.
If your
dog is having trouble urinating, your veterinarian will x-ray the
bladder to see if there are any problems
such as masses, lesions or
stones (calculi).
To properly diagnose
dog urinary tract infections, take your
dog to a veterinarian for a urinalysis and possibly other tests,
such as X-ray (to rule out the possibility of
bladder stones).